Georgia Senate report identifies dysfunction between Fulton County agencies as the main cause of jail issues, including overcrowding, sanitation, and 13 in-custody deaths.

Georgia Senate report reveals dysfunction between Fulton County agencies as the main cause of issues at the jail, including overcrowding, sanitation, and 13 in-custody deaths. Subcommittee calls for Atlanta City Detention Center transfer, construction of a new facility or improvements, and increased oversight. Recommendations also address duplicated services, felony case tracking, and improving relations between county and sheriff's office.

August 23, 2024
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