Fulton County Government shared updates on major investments in the county’s justice system. The system accounts for 40% of the General Fund budget and impacts thousands of residents each year. Efforts include addressing issues in a federal consent decree for the Fulton County Jail, with $50 million allocated for specific improvements and a total of $233.7 million for the Sheriff’s Office and Jail operations.
In August 2025, the Board of Commissioners approved a $1.1 billion plan for the Jail, including a new facility for people with mental and physical health needs. The county is also investing in the Center of Diversion and Services, which served over 1,700 residents in its first year, to help reduce the jail population. Two new judges joined the Fulton County State Court this year, appointed by Governor Brian Kemp with support from the Georgia General Assembly…