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Fulton County made progress on jail upgrades after a federal decree, spending millions on repairs and staffing, but challenges like overcrowding and safety persist.
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.
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.
A $1.1 billion plan to renovate the current jail and build a new facility focused on mental health care was approved.
Despite improvements, challenges remain, including overcrowding and safety concerns, with over 30 inmate deaths since 2021 and recent fires.
Officials continue working with the sheriff’s office and federal monitors to achieve full compliance.
El condado de Fulton hizo progresos en la mejora de la cárcel después de un decreto federal, gastando millones en reparaciones y personal, pero persisten desafíos como el hacinamiento y la seguridad.