Fulton County leaders approved $1.3 billion for a new special purpose jail facility and renovations to the current jail.

The Fulton County jail in Georgia is using drones to intercept deliveries of dangerous contraband to inmates. The drones are made by Flock, a company under scrutiny for its surveillance reach.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The exterior of the Fulton County Jail is pictured in September 2025. (Alyssa Pointer) A new report from the American Civil ...

FULTON COUNTY, GA — After successfully launching a new drone program at the Fulton County Jail, Sheriff Pat Labat says the technology could soon be used in additional ways across law enforcement ...

County officials say they are weighing short-term housing solutions, including sending Fulton inmates to private prisons.

The Fulton County Jail has long been plagued with issues and controversy.

Incumbent Fulton Chair Robb Pitts debated District 5 Commissioner Marvin Arrington Jr. and former District 4 Commissioner Mo ...

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A plan to reduce the population at the Fulton County Jail is moving forward after a split vote by county leaders. On Wednesday, the Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a ...

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial plan to reduce jail overcrowding. Several Fulton County officials said they had no prior notice of the plan before it was ...

FULTON COUNTY, GA — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted to move forward with several jail population reduction initiatives following a contentious debate. Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat ...