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Fulton jail population edges up; county outlines jail maintenance blitz and $3.2M facility upgrades
Summary
County strategy staff reported a rising average jail population and detailed a maintenance 'blitz' and a $3.2 million capital package for repairs, fire-alarm upgrades and kitchen and elevator work. Officials said parts lead times and utility surprises are slowing some repairs, and the county will continue to coordinate with the monitor
Fulton County strategy and facilities staff reported an increase in the average jail population for April and outlined a multi‑phase maintenance blitz plus a $3.2 million capital package for urgent repairs and equipment upgrades.
Population and length of stay County staff said the April average jail population rose to 2,615 inmates, with a one‑day snapshot May 14 showing 2,705 inmates. At the May 13 snapshot the county reported an average duration of approximately 214 days in custody, with roughly 17% of the population detained more than a year.
Maintenance blitz and CIP work Real Estate Asset Management reported phase 1…
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