New concerns are being raised over Fulton County’s decision to stop jailing some defendants arrested on low-level misdemeanor charges.
Last month, Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat said the agency would no longer accept certain low-level misdemeanor arrests into the jail system. The move comes as county officials prepare for major upcoming events, including the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.
Fulton County commissioners had previously urged the sheriff’s office to make changes ahead of increased public safety demands, officials said…