Rising Death Toll and Ongoing Controversies Plague Georgia’s Clayton County Jail
Jonesboro, GA — The Clayton County Jail in Georgia has seen a troubling increase in detainee deaths in 2024, with eight fatalities recorded compared to four in the previous year, signaling ongoing issues at the facility. Fresh scrutiny falls on the Atlanta-area jail which has been steeped in controversy for years. Senator Jon Ossoff of Georgia previously urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate following reports of egregious conduct under former Sheriff Victor Hill. …