Car smashes into historic downtown Athens building, causes partial collapse

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A car crashed into a historic downtown Athens building on Wednesday morning, triggering a partial collapse, police say. The incident happened at the intersection of E Broad Street and N Jackson Street, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. Photos show the vehicle hit Magnolias Bar of Athens, a popular spot on the edge of the University of Georgia’s campus. Police are asking the public to avoid E Broad Street from Lumpkin Street to Thomas Street, as well as the surrounding side streets, while crews clean up debris. It’s unclear if anyone was injured in the crash. Atlanta News First has reached out to officials for more information. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.