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Fulton County jail stops accepting most misdemeanor arrests amid overcrowding crisis

In a major policy change, Sheriff Pat Labat announced that the Fulton County Jail will no longer accept most misdemeanor arrestees in an effort to reduce overcrowding. Exceptions include cases involving domestic violence and sexual assault. Find out how this shift could impact the community and local law enforcement.
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