On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted 8‑7 to approve the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million.
The decision moves the city jail to the neighboring county following the close council vote.
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The Atlanta City Council approved an $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County by an 8‑7 vote on Monday.

On Monday, the Atlanta City Council voted 8‑7 to approve the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County for $68 million.
The decision moves the city jail to the neighboring county following the close council vote.