FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved $8.8 million to increase staffing and cover double overtime at the Rice Street jail.

What we know:

The funding, approved Wednesday, will take effect in September. Double overtime will continue through the end of the year, provided the county receives proof of timekeeping and employee location within 60 days. The county announced the funding Monday.

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On Thursday, a court-ordered staffing report was delivered to officials. It found the Fulton County Jail to be dangerously understaffed, with vacancy rates topping 70% on some shifts. The report also cited unsafe housing floors, inoperable beds, overcrowded intake cells and widespread maintenance failures.

The recommendation for double overtime was listed i

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