fulton county
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Before A Fulton County Inmate Was Found Dead, He Sent a Call for Help
A man held in Fulton County Jail died just days after filing a complaint alleging the use of excessive force.
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It’s a Party: Trump’s Fulton County Surrender Triggers An ATL Celebration
Because if any city knows how to properly mark the occasion, it’s Atlanta.
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26 Alleged Gang Members Charged With Robbing Mariah Carey, Others in ATL
It’s robbin’ season in Atlanta for at least one violent crew
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Fani Willis Wins Runoff Election to Become Fulton County's First Female District Attorney
On Tuesday evening, Fani Willis proved successful in her bid to unseat longtime Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. AJC reports that Willis took 73 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s runoff election. Willis is set to become the first woman elected to serve as Fulton’s DA. “Y’all we made herstory,” Willis said. “You have…
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Fulton County School System Closes After Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
More and more states are having to adjust to the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). We’ve seen companies mandate employees work from home, large-scale events and festivals canceled and now one of the largest school districts in Georgia is having to drastically respond to the virus as well. WSB-TV reports that the Fulton…
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R. Kelly Reportedly Under Criminal Investigation in Georgia Following Surviving R. Kelly Documentary Series
Sometimes art not only imitates life; it influences it. Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly created record-breaking buzz for the network, but more importantly, it inspired people to take further action, including but not limited to engaging in support for survivors and calling for severe legal consequences for the R&B singer. As the documentary spanned about 30…
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Fulton County, Ga., Chairman Calls for Full Criminal Investigation Into R. Kelly
Fulton County, Ga.’s Commission Chairman John Eaves is calling for a full investigation into R. Kelly and his alleged “sex cult.” In a press conference held Friday morning, Eaves said that new information has “severely raised the level of concern” and wants the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office to conduct a full investigation into Kelly.…
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Former Atlanta Cop Indicted on Felony Murder in Death of Unarmed Black Man
A Fulton County, Ga., grand jury has indicted a white former Atlanta police officer on felony murder, among other charges, in relation to the death of an unarmed black man who was inside a vehicle, the Associated Press reports. James Burns was also indicted on charges of aggravated assault, making a false statement and two counts…