There’s another option for Athens County residents to contact emergency dispatching services and connect with emergency responders, as the 9-1-1 dispatching center in the county has launched a texting service to compliment the longstanding call service.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021, residents can send a text to 9-1-1 on cell phones and connect with a dispatcher. It is important to remember that the fastest way to connect and receive emergency responses is by calling 9-1-1, but texting will allow for those with hearing impairments or in dangerous situations to connect with law enforcement… READ MORE
