Updated on Aug. 29, 2024, at 4:54 p.m.
Since the Fulton County Jail opened in 1989, the county’s sheriff says, it’s been overcrowded.
According to Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat, this has led to the current poor condition of the building’s infrastructure over time. Overcrowding has put a strain on the building’s plumbing and electrical system. More than $300,000 is spent on maintenance every month, and since January 2024, more than 30,000 maintenance requests have been opened.
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