Another stabbing at Fulton County Jail reported by sheriff's office
Violence continues to be a serious issue at the Fulton County Jail, as another stabbing incident was reported last night.
Fulton County Jail inmate stabbed, taken to hospital, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An inmate at the Fulton County Jail was stabbed, according to a Fulton County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson. The stabbing happened Thursday night and the inmate was taken to the hospital.
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
On average, 1,600 corrective maintenance work requests are submitted and completed each month across all three (3) jail facilities," the county said.
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.
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.
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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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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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Georgia judges resign amid ethics investigations
The chief magistrate judges in Haralson and Heard counties resigned this week under investigation of alleged misconduct. They'd just won reelection to four-year terms.
Fulton County commissioners urge arts funding be restored in latest county budget
Commissioners Dana Barrett and Marvin Arrington, Jr. are urging their fellow Fulton County Board of Commissioners members to ...
2 Fulton County teens killed in crash along GA 400
According to Sandy Springs police, the crash happened on Georgia 400. Officials said a 17-year-old and a 19-year-old were ...
Georgia state lawmakers want to limit lyrics’ use in trials
A group of Republican and Democratic state lawmakers have introduced a bill that would limit prosectors’ use of musical lyrics in trials against defendants.
Crash on Downtown Connector near Langford Parkway with Fulton County patrol car | What we know
ATLANTA — A crash on the Downtown Connector before Langford Parkway involving a Fulton County patrol car caused heavy traffic delays Tuesday afternoon. 11Alive crews saw the crash scene, that showed ...
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‘Hard medicine’: Fulton commissioners deny DA Fani Willis, courts extra funding
District Attorney Fani Willis and court leaders were denied funding after months of persistent pleas. Last December, Willis threatened to sue the board over inadequate funds.