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.
Republicans have targeted those in jail since Jose Ibarra was arrested last month on murder and assault charges in the death of 22-year-old Laken Riley.
‘I don’t see anything to fear from a constitutional amendment.’
Six people have died in Fulton County custody since the end of July.