FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved a request to fund repairs at the South Fulton Regional Jail and the Fulton County Jail on Rice Street.
According to documents from the commission, the board approved up to $2,156,400 for repairs from inmate vandalism at the two facilities.
Johnson Controls, Inc., an Atlanta company, was contracted to perform the repairs at the Rice Street Jail and the Jail South Annex on Watson Street in Union City.
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Documents from the county commission said that, per the terms and conditions of the current jail maintenance contract, vandalism repair costs are fully billable to the county through the Jail Blitz program.
“The Jail Blitz program which began in July 2023 addresses all repairs needed to ensure that all systems and structures in the jails’ housing areas are fully functional and don’t present threats to life, safety and/or security. Through October 31, 2024, the total cost of jail vandalism-related repairs is $2,357,903.65,” according to documents from the commission.
While the repair funding was approved, a separate request to fund procurement needs for 2025 was rejected. The $2.24 million request was made to pay for purchasing supplies and equipment for the residents housed at county jail facilities, but the vote to approve it failed.
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