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Atlanta, Fulton County fail to reach deal on city jail before deadline; city sends counteroffer
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Fulton County's offer to buy the facility for $56. 5 million has expired after the deadline passed.
A deal for the purchase of a city jail has not been reached. Fulton County's offer to buy the facility for $56.5 million has expired after the deadline passed. The county had requested a response by a certain time on a specific day.
The offer was based on a third-party real estate firm's opinion of value and took into account needed renovations. Further details about the negotiations and the future of the detention center are available.
The expiration of the offer adds to a longstanding disagreement over the facility's future. The detention center is currently used by Fulton County to house inmates.
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Category: government Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News Reading time: 1 min
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