Fulton County Jail Faces Major Overhaul After DOJ Consent Decree Addresses Unsafe Conditions

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The U.S. Department of Justice and Fulton County have reached a consent decree to address unsafe conditions at the Fulton County Jail on Rice Street, following a November report that described the environment as "abhorrent" and violating constitutional rights. The agreement mandates improvements in both the physical facilities and operational practices, with oversight from an independent monitor. Fulton County officials are committed to collaborating with federal authorities to implement necessary changes, including a $300 million investment in facility upgrades and ongoing repair initiatives.