Georgia Republicans advance bill to make Atlanta let the Fulton County sheriff use its jail
Fulton County commissioners have long wanted to acquire Atlanta’s city-owned jail, a controversial idea they say could ease overcrowding.
Fulton County commissioners have long wanted to acquire Atlanta’s city-owned jail, a controversial idea they say could ease overcrowding.
‘We know that no matter what appropriation we’re able to do, it’s never going to be enough.’
The package includes a mixture of tough-on-crime measures, efforts to assist police officers and a limited sentencing reform measure.
The Palestinians, Arab nations and others have rejected even a temporary relocation from Gaza.