The Brief
- A burst pipe at the DeKalb County Jail has left most inmates without hot water since Friday night.
- Sheriff officials say the aging facility’s boiler system was damaged and requires significant repairs.
- Maintenance crews expect to restore hot water to the general population’s housing by Monday evening.
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. – Inmates at the DeKalb County Jail are facing a weekend without hot water after a major pipe burst Friday night inside the aging facility.
What we know:
A pipe burst around 9 p.m. Friday, causing significant damage to the jail’s hot water boiler system. …