**UPDATE** The roadway is back open, but crews are still working to recover power and remove trees in the area. Please pay attention to crews as they continue to direct traffic.

We hope everyone had a great back at school! Fayette County's newest School Resource Officer, Deputy Horton, had a great first day at Whitewater Middle School!

Attention drivers, please note that one lane in each direction on HWY 85 just past Robert's Road is currently closed due to a motor vehicle accident. Updates will be provided as they become available. Please use caution when traveling through this area.

***UPDATE*** All lanes are now open. Thank you for your patience during this time.

**PRESS RELEASE** Fayette County Judge cracks down on mail theft by sentencing the offender to 40 years. Read the press release below for full details.

Fayette County Ga Sheriff Administrative Offices and Front Lobby will be closed Sept. 2nd for Labor Day, & will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 3rd. Our watch office line is available 24/7 and can be reached at 770-461-6353. If you have an emergency, call 911.

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Labor Day

**ROAD & LANE CLOSURES** Attention drivers: The Eastbound lanes on HWY 54 at Ebenezer Rd are currently closed, as well as Ebenezer Rd, due to a motor vehicle collision. Please find alternate routes and drive safely!

**UPDATE** Ebenezer Road and Eastbound lanes on HWY 54 are now open.

**TRAFFIC ALERT** Sandy Creek Rd between Ellison Rd and Jenkins Rd is currently closed down due to a motor vehicle collision. All traffic is being diverted to Jenkins Rd. Please plan your morning commute accordingly and we will provide updates as they become available.

**UPDATE** The roadway has been cleared and Sandy Creek Road is now open. Thank you all for your patience during this time.

Attention drivers- The southbound lane on HWY in the area of 2504 is currently closed due do a single vehicle accident. Expect extended delays and please drive carefully. We will provide updates when the roadway is cleared.

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Our favorite event of the year is only TEN days away... Don't forget to save the date and come out to see our K9s Teams at work!

We are so excited for our Public Safety Fall Festival! Bring your family and get ready to groove with our live DJ and your favorite characters! It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy some great music, engage with your community public safety members, and make lasting memories.

Experienced cops say they’ve never seen this before. A guy tries to make run for it while holding a three-month old baby. This followed a car chase… the baby’s mother was driving. Tough day to be a baby FOX 5 Atlanta Fayette County Ga Sheriff

**ATTENTION DRIVERS** Highway 92 at Ashland Way is currently closed due to a fallen tree. Please plan accordingly for your morning commute. We will provide updates as they become available.

**DRUG TAKE BACK DAY SATURDAY, APRIL 26** Join us at the Fayette County Sheriff's Office for DEA Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26 from 10 AM to 2 PM. Bring your unused or expired prescription medications to safely dispose of them!

While you’re celebrating the New Year, our deputies will be out working and patrolling to keep Fayette County safe. Please celebrate responsibly, make smart choices, and help us start the New Year off right. Stay safe and Happy New Year!

As we approach the onset of this system, it’s important to heed the warnings to stay off the roads beginning tonight until the end of the winter storm threat. These measures not only protect you and your family, but also your fellow Georgians.