Fulton County government has faced significant backlogs in the jail due to a late January cyberattack. One major complication is the inability to process electronic bonds. Shakeelah Priester spoke with Atlanta News First about how while it may take a little longer, with our close proximity to the jail, our solid relationships with county staff and a thorough knowledge of the process, we can manually post bond in a timely manner.
A 2nd Chance Helps Navigate Bonds During Fulton County Cyberattack
Posted February 5, 2024
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