Atlanta Mayor Signs Legislation Aimed At Closing City Jail

“She said with Fulton and DeKalb County jails, there was never a need for this one to be built and hold people who only violated city ordinances. Bottoms said she hopes to start transforming the space before her current term ends in 2021. She said the city has already started to assign jail staffers to other departments and some have even opted to retire.“

Georgia Public Broadcasting

May 28, 2019