On October 19, 2026, the Atlanta City Council will hold its final vote on selling the city’s municipal jail to Fulton County Government.
The vote comes after the city and county have been negotiating a transfer of the jail facility.
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The Atlanta City Council will vote on October 19, 2026 to approve the sale of the municipal jail to Fulton County, ending negotiations on the transfer.

On October 19, 2026, the Atlanta City Council will hold its final vote on selling the city’s municipal jail to Fulton County Government.
The vote comes after the city and county have been negotiating a transfer of the jail facility.