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Fulton County says it reached consent-decree agreement with DOJ; details on repairs and timeline provided
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Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts said the county has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a DOJ investigation of the Fulton County jail through a consent decree that was filed in federal court "today."
Fulton County Chairman Rob Pitts said the county has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve a DOJ investigation of the Fulton County jail through a consent decree that was filed in federal court "today." He told reporters the county will work with the DOJ, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office and other partners to implement the agreement.
The county emphasized that its response will include both immediate repairs and longer-term facility improvements. "In 2024, the board of commissioners committed to investing up to $300 million in jail facility improvements," Pitts said. He added the county has hired a project manager to begin a facility assessment and pointed to an ongoing $13 million "blitz" repair program and other…
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