The Fulton County Sheriff's Office has announced a new way to crack down on contraband and increase security at the troubled ...

The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is rolling out new drone technology aimed at stopping contraband from getting into the ...

A first-of-its-kind jail drone is being used by Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and his team to combat drone-delivered contraband at the Rice Street jail.

The announcement comes after the Fulton County Commission voted earlier this month to move forward with initiatives aimed at reducing the jail population.

Contraband drops are an increasing problem at the jail, Sheriff Pat Labat says.

Tensions flared during a Fulton County Commission meeting on Wednesday after a plan to significantly reduce the jail population was introduced, catching some commissioners and the sheriff off guard.

Fulton County Commissioner Mo Ivory is viral on TikTok after bailing out three inmates to highlight overcrowding and the $115-per-night cost to taxpayers.

Officials say expanded diversion programs, lower bonds, and court reminders could help ease overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail.