Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office
706-613-3250
Now in his fourth term of office, Sheriff Ira Edwards and his deputies oversee and manage the county jail; provide security to the county courthouse; provide court security; pick up prisoners from other jurisdictions; and serve warrants and subpoenas. They also serve papers on those paying child support, do background checks and take fingerprints as a public service.
- Fax: 706-613-3455
- Hours: Office hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm. Emergency, call 911
- Handicap Accessible: The office is in the basement, accessible by ramp
- Services: Backgrounding; fingerprinting; law enforcement.
- Parking: On-street: metered, Paid lot
- Public restrooms: Yes
- Wi-Fi: None