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Commissioner Mo Ivory sparks debate after bailing inmates out of Fulton jail
Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.
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Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory Bails Out 3 Inmates Address Jail Overcrowding, ‘I Did My Part'
Mo Ivory is continuing her annual tradition of posting bail for three people who cannot afford their small bond amounts.
Fulton County says they have a plan to reduce the number of inmates at the Fulton County Jail, but the sheriff’s office isn’t ...
Fulton County commissioners and county leaders announced the approval of a new plan to relieve overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail. County officials recommended moving eligible detainees to other ...
Sheriff Labat criticized what he described as a pattern of significant proposals being announced publicly without coordination with those who operate the jail.
Tensions flared during a Fulton County Commission meeting on Wednesday after a plan to significantly reduce the jail population was introduced, catching some commissioners and the sheriff off guard.
The report “Path to 1,000″ by the nonprofit Community Over Cages recommends a series of actions that would limit the population in the Rice Street facility to 1,000 inmates.
The five-point plan passed on a 4-3 vote, with those against saying it is not fully formed nor publicly vetted.
Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.
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Fulton County leaders propose plan to reduce jail population
Fulton County Commission Chairman Robb Pitts said on Friday that there is a five-point plan that he believes could ...
The bill would require the City of Atlanta to rent unused space at the city jail to house overflow inmates from Fulton County ...
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