Atlanta Committee Approves $68M Detention Center Sale
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved a $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County, concluding a negotiated transfer tied to public‑safety reforms.
GMNA Atlanta
The Atlanta Public Safety Committee voted 4‑2 to approve the sale of the city’s detention center to Fulton County for $68 million. The decision was made on September 28, 2026.
The agreement follows months of negotiations aimed at moving the facility to county control as part of broader public‑safety reform efforts in the city.
