Fulton County to Purchase Atlanta City Detention Center

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, September 10th, 2026

The City of Atlanta has accepted Fulton County's offer to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sent a letter Tuesday to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, letting them know the city would accept its proposal made in a Sept. 2 letter to purchase ACDC for $68 million.

The mayor also mentioned that the structure protects city employees and will maintain diversion center operations.

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