Douglas County unveils public safety master plan amid federal funding concerns
Douglas County is launching a new public safety master plan to address potential federal funding cuts, which currently make up about 20% of its operational budget.
Douglas County deputies arrest 10 in Lithia Springs street racing crackdown
Ten people were arrested in Lithia Springs for participating in illegal street racing, with charges including street racing and possession of marijuana.
'No Kings' Day rallies in protest of Trump taking place across metro Atlanta
Protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are taking place across metro Atlanta as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.
Douglas County residents want the trucks to stop
The long running concern is being brought up after a May 30, 2025 one vehicle accident involving a truck carrying explosive material on Wilson Road. The driver was given several citations, including illegally driving on the road.
Quarantine lifted at Douglas County Animal Shelter after virus outbreak
A state-mandated quarantine on the Douglas County Animal Shelter triggered by an outbreak of pneumovirus and parvovirus has been lifted and normal business operations have resumed.
Douglasville couple charged for locking toddler in shed
Two adults, Sarah Elizabeth Pombert and Joseph Matthew Turner, were arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to children.
Cobb County man charged with felonies for secretly recording woman in Douglasville store
Mykelti Deon Robinson faces felony charges for secretly recording a woman under her clothing at a Burlington store in Douglasville.
Overturned semi carrying ammonium nitrate cause of Douglas County evacs
A semi-truck carrying ammonium nitrate and blasting caps overturned in Douglas County, prompting the evacuation of 40 to 50 homes.
Douglas County mother says daughter was bullied, then suspended
A Douglas County mother says her sixth-grade daughter was bullied and later suspended despite multiple reports to school officials and efforts to prevent further conflict.
Douglas County Animal Shelter quarantined amid pneumovirus and parvovirus outbreak
The Douglas County Animal Shelter is under quarantine due to an outbreak of Pneumovirus and Parvovirus.
Man arrested for lewd acts at Dollar General stores across 3 counties
Investigators say the stores were in Douglas County, Paulding County, and Buchanan in Haralson County.
Douglas County offering help for displaced federal workers
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners is leading a new initiative aimed at helping displaced federal employees find local job opportunities.
Lawsuit filed against Douglas County Sheriff's Office after 5-year-old shot
The family of 5-year-old Skylar Adams has filed a federal lawsuit against Deputy Thomas Samples and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Debate heats up over proposed rental subdivision in Douglas County
Some homeowners believe the development would hurt property values.
Man found guilty in Douglas County for fatal I-20 crash after jumping from car
Kristopher Graf was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct for a 2022 crash on I-20 that killed two people.
Man banished from Douglas County for sex trafficking
A 33-year-old man has been banished from Douglas County after pleading guilty to sex trafficking.
Mother of Douglas County Investigator Aubree Horton challenges official narrative
Atlanta Investigator Aubrey Horton's mother met with Douglas County investigators about new developments in the case.
Suspect in deadly motorcycle crash had prior DUI arrest, released on $1,500 bond
James Warren is charged with first-degree vehicular homicide in connection with the Easter Sunday afternoon death of 68-year-old Norman North.
Severe storms batter North Georgia: Fannin County cancels schools
A powerful line of storms swept across North Georgia on Thursday night
Woman accused of impersonating inmate and threatening Georgia judge
A Stockbridge woman is behind bars after investigators say she posed as a Georgia prison inmate to send death threats to a Douglas County Superior Court judge.