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FULTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE
Atlanta, Georgia
The Fulton County Sheriff’s
Office had a wonderful time cel­
ebrating National Correctional
Officers and Employees Week at
three Fulton County Jail facilities.
Under the leadership of a new
sheriff, the week started with an
optional virtual church service led
by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
Chief Chaplain Dr. Gregory Pollard.
On Wednesday, Uncle Boo’s Catfish
Corner food truck provided meals
for each lunch shift. The week cul­
minated with Sheriff Patrick “Pat”
Labat’s Inaugural Heart and Sole
Fun Run/Walk at Atlanta’s Beltline.
Each day during the week, staff
provided input on the lunch that Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
was served in the Officers Dining Chief Jailer John Jackson said, “I am
Room. In addition, employees honored that Sheriff Labat allows
received branded T­shirts, a water me to lead over 600 phenomenal
bottle, face mask, hand sanitizer, employees. It is a privilege to serve
and a new jail­approved lunch bag. with the men and women who
tirelessly serve behind the wall.
They each take pride in treat­
ing detainees with dignity and
respect. Correctional Officers and
Employees Week is the perfect time
to acknowledge and appreciate
the difficult jobs they have chosen.
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office
looks forward to an even better 2022
National Correctional Officers and
Employees Week.”
—Tiffany Turner,
Public Affairs Manager

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