Sens. John Albers (left), Randy Robertson, Marty Harbin, Mike Hodges, Clint Brown, Steve Gooch and Jason Anavitarte listen as Lt. Gov. Burt Jones addresses the crowd at the press conference in response to the incidents and challenges reported at the Fulton County Jail. (Credit: Tammy Joyner)

State lawmakers target Fulton County Jail for investigation

The Gist  ATLANTA — State lawmakers announced Thursday the formation of a bipartisan senate subcommittee that will investigate conditions at Atlanta’s Fulton County Jail where 10 inmates have died so far this year. The announcement at Liberty Plaza in downtown Atlanta marks the first time state lawmakers have publically weighed in on the crisis at … Continue reading State lawmakers target Fulton County Jail for investigation

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