In his latest attempt to combat contraband at the Fulton County Jail, Sheriff Patrick Labat is fighting fire with fire. On Thursday, he unveiled what he described as a first-of-its-kind drone security ...

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

A plan to reduce overcrowding at Fulton County’s Rice Street Jail, approved by the Board of Commissioners on Wednesday morning, has blindsided some Fulton County officials.

Fulton County commissioners and county leaders announced the approval of a new plan to relieve overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail. County officials recommended moving eligible detainees to other ...

Mo Ivory is continuing her annual tradition of posting bail for three people who cannot afford their small bond amounts.

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — Fulton County says they have a plan to reduce the number of inmates at the Fulton County Jail, but the sheriff’s office isn’t sure it will work the way they say it will. The Jail ...

The conclusion that a court-ordered cap on Fulton County’s jail population may be needed to ensure safe operations — a possibility mentioned in a report filed in federal court this month — has left ...

Tensions flared during a Fulton County Commission meeting on Wednesday after a plan to significantly reduce the jail population was introduced, catching some commissioners and the sheriff off guard.

A pipe coupling failure has caused about 70,000 gallons of water to drench the Rice Street Jail. The flooding started shortly after 5 a.m., the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said. No inmate housing ...

Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners has approved a controversial plan to reduce jail overcrowding. Several Fulton County ...