From Staff Reports 5 hrs ago Athens will participate in the Drug Enforcement Administration's Drug Take Back event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24 at the Athens Partnership Center, 201 W. Corsicana St. Â The Athens Police Department and Keep Athens Beautiful will give the public its 19th opportunity in 11 years to to prevent pill abuse and theft and rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs like painkillers, tranquilizers, and stimulants. Â The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked. However, the DEA will not accept liquids, needles, or sharps. Only pills and/or patches will be accepted.