Two arrested for arson after fires at Southeast Clarke Park

Two Arrested for Arson After Fires Set at Southeast Clarke Park in Athens

Two individuals have been arrested and charged with arson following multiple fires set at Southeast Clarke Park, located at 4440 Lexington Road, according to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office. The initial fire occurred overnight on May 19, 2025, damaging the park’s public restrooms and a baseball field dugout. The fire self-extinguished and was discovered the following morning by Athens-Clarke County Leisure Services…

Two arrested for arson after fires at Southeast Clarke Park

Two individuals now face arson charges after allegedly setting fires at an Athens-Clarke County park. The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department Fire Marshal’s Office recently concluded the investigation into a series of fires at Southeast Clarke Park that caused damage to public facilities. According to the Athens-Clarke County Fire Department, the initial fire occurred overnight on May 19 at the park located at 4440 Lexington Road. The blaze dam…