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Statement on Recent Death at Fulton County Jail
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Statement on Recent Death at Fulton County Jail
ATLANTA—Mayor Andre Dickens issued the following statement on the recent murder of Leonard Fortner at the Fulton County Jail
"I am extremely concerned about the crisis at the Fulton County Jail. All human life must become a priority to Fulton County. Historically, the Fulton County Commission has underfunded quality of life services for inmates, physical and mental health services for County residents and people are paying the price—at times, with their lives. Fulton County is responsible for keeping their corrections facilities safe and sanitary, providing services to those experiencing homelessness, ensuring fair and speedy trials in their Courts system, providing animal services and other health and human services. This is an election year and voters should take note and ask themselves: why am I not getting what I deserve from Fulton County and its leadership?"
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