Atlanta, Fulton County

Georgia Republicans advance bill to make Atlanta let the Fulton County sheriff use its jail
Republicans in a Georgia Senate committee have advanced a bill that would force the city of Atlanta to let the Fulton County sheriff use the city jail for no more than the cost of maintaining it.
Bill could force Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at city jail
Republicans on a Georgia Senate committee have proposed a solution to the overcrowding problem at the Fulton County Jail, but not everyone in metro Atlanta supports their idea.
Fulton Co. Commission extends maintenance contract at county jail
At Wednesday’s Fulton County Commission meeting, a five-month extension to a contract for maintaining jail facilities at its three jail locations.
GOP wants Fulton County to use Atlanta jail
Republicans in the Georgia Senate have advanced a proposal that would force the city of Atlanta to house Fulton County inmates at the city's jail. The Fulton County Commission has floated the idea before.
Fulton County Jail inmate’s sister speaks out after brother reportedly extorted
The family of a Fulton County Jail inmate says their loved one is being extorted for money and was attacked by other inmates.
Senators approve bill moving Fulton County Jail inmates
The proposal would force the city of Atlanta to allow the Fulton County sheriff to use the city jail for no more than the cost of maintaining it.
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Fulton County arts funding slashed: Advocated call for budget reconsideration
Commissioners say they are not issuing a harsh decision and would like to revisit the funding in months to come.
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Fulton County commissioners have rejected a measure that would have restored funding for the arts and culture communities in ...
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House Judiciary demands communications, documents from Fulton County cooperation with Jan. 6 probe
Chairman Jim Jordan said his committee would continue its probe into state and local officials who participated in prosecuting Trump.
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House Judiciary Committee seeks testimony, documents from Fulton County DA employees
The House Judiciary Committee says it is continuing its investigation into politically motivated prosecutions, focusing on ...
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‘It is probably going to be foreclosed': Advocates say Fulton County jeopardizes heirs’ longtime family homes
Advocates say Fulton County denies a crucial property tax break to heirs who are eligible under state law, threatening their ...
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Fulton County to Host Virtual Behavioral Health Forum Highlighting 2024 Progress and Services
Fulton County's Behavioral Health department hosts a forum to discuss local services and engage the community.
Fulton County hopes to change state law one year after ransomware attack
"The theory is that if the bad actors know [municipalities can't pay], they won't waste time trying to force people to pay," ...