Police Close East Broad Street in Athens
Athens-Clarke County police have closed a section of East Broad Street downtown while responding to an active incident.
Athens Crime News
This page covers criminal activity, law enforcement actions, public safety developments and the justice system in Athens. Reporting tracks police incidents, court proceedings and policy changes that affect the city.
Law Enforcement
Athens Courthouse Cleared After Suspicious Package Found
Authorities evacuated the federal courthouse on Hancock Avenue for two hours while investigating a suspicious suitcase.
Property Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel safe leaving your vehicle parked in your neighborhood at night?
Athens Police Investigate New Vehicle Break-ins
A dozen break-ins were reported at apartment complexes in southwest Athens over the weekend.
Accidents
UGA Student Fell from Apartment Window
A student sustained serious injuries after falling from an eighth-floor window in Athens on Thursday.
Violence
Man Died Following Athens Shooting
Authorities are currently searching for a suspect after a fatal shooting on Thumpa Avenue.
Drug Crime
Live Poll
Do you feel local law enforcement is effectively reducing illegal drug distribution in your area?
Athens Police Seize Fentanyl and Weapons
Authorities confiscated drugs, cash, and forged documents during raids at two residential properties.
Day to day, that means police investigations, arrests, trial outcomes, and changes to public safety procedures. Reporting reaches across the city and the communities around it to cover incidents and institutional shifts. Courtroom proceedings and changes in department staffing patterns are the most common factors that influence the tempo of reporting. Trends in specific types of offenses fluctuate based on shifts in public policy and seasonal patterns of activity.