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flag Fulton County made progress on jail upgrades after a federal decree, spending millions on repairs and staffing, but challenges like overcrowding and safety persist.

flag Fulton County reports significant progress in upgrading its Rice Street Jail one year after a federal consent decree, following inmate rights violations and the death of LaShawn Thompson. flag The county spent $12.8 million on facility repairs, including renovations to 11 housing units and replacements of fire alarms and laundry equipment, reduced its work order backlog by 36%, and allocated $16.7 million for staffing, including incentives and contract workers. flag A $1.1 billion plan to renovate the current jail and build a new facility focused on mental health care was approved. flag Despite improvements, challenges remain, including overcrowding and safety concerns, with over 30 inmate deaths since 2021 and recent fires. flag Officials continue working with the sheriff’s office and federal monitors to achieve full compliance.

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