Fulton County, Atlanta

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.
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.
Judge rules against Sparta landowners in Hanson Spur railway dispute
The order is yet another blow to Sparta landowners, who are fighting to retain full ownership of properties. Some properties ...
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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.
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.
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Fulton County arts funding slashed: Advocated call for budget reconsideration
The BriefFulton County commissioners rejected a proposal to put $1.7M back into the arts and culture in the Fulton County budget. Non-profit arts and culture programs say they are disappointed by the ...
Fulton County Commission releases list of legislative priorities for 2025
It’s been two weeks since the start of the 2025 Georgia General Assembly’s legislative session opened. Each part of Georgia ...