Fulton County Jail halts most misdemeanor intakes amid overcrowding
The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is implementing new procedures for processing misdemeanor arrests in response to overcrowding and worsening conditions at the jail.
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The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is implementing new procedures for processing misdemeanor arrests in response to overcrowding and worsening conditions at the jail.
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