What's next for the former Alexander High School teacher facing 27 counts
Former Alexander High School biology teacher and football administrator Maris Nichols faced a judge Thursday morning as she deals with 27 criminal counts.
Former Alexander High School biology teacher and football administrator Maris Nichols faced a judge Thursday morning as she deals with 27 criminal counts.
Douglas man calling 911 over stolen car jailed for assault
A Douglas County man's emergency phone call backfired completely when responding officers discovered he was allegedly assaulting his own family.
A Douglas County man's emergency phone call backfired completely when responding officers discovered he was allegedly assaulting his own family.
Father of man found dead in Douglas reservoir seeks community support
A fundraiser set up for an Atlanta man found dead in the Dog River Reservoir in May claims he was taken in a "senseless act of violence" by two people "he knew and trusted."
A fundraiser set up for an Atlanta man found dead in the Dog River Reservoir in May claims he was taken in a "senseless act of violence" by two people "he knew and trusted."
Atlanta man facing charges after Sunday church break-in
A 28-year-old Atlanta man is being held without bond after he allegedly ransacked a local church and went on a destructive ride using a stolen tractor, authorities said.
A 28-year-old Atlanta man is being held without bond after he allegedly ransacked a local church and went on a destructive ride using a stolen tractor, authorities said.
Prosecutors: Former Douglas County teacher violated bond 85 times
Prosecutors are seeking to revoke former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' bond, alleging she committed dozens of violations while under house arrest and electronic monitoring.
Prosecutors are seeking to revoke former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' bond, alleging she committed dozens of violations while under house arrest and electronic monitoring.
Douglas County teacher case: OnlyFans blackmail claims emerge
Newly-obtained search warrants indicate investigators examined claims that students may have used a teacher's alleged OnlyFans account to pressure her for grades.
Newly-obtained search warrants indicate investigators examined claims that students may have used a teacher's alleged OnlyFans account to pressure her for grades.
2 charged in death of Atlanta man found in Douglas County reservoir
A man found dead in the Dog River Reservoir has been identified as 37-year-old Jamal Parker of Atlanta.
A man found dead in the Dog River Reservoir has been identified as 37-year-old Jamal Parker of Atlanta.
Douglasville fans gather for FIFA World Cup watch party
A crowd of soccer fans gathered at the Douglasville Town Green to watch a noon World Cup match on a big screen.
A crowd of soccer fans gathered at the Douglasville Town Green to watch a noon World Cup match on a big screen.
State council raises concerns in Douglas County coroner probe
Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin is fighting to save her reputation and possible suspension following a barrage of state allegations targeting her administration.
Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin is fighting to save her reputation and possible suspension following a barrage of state allegations targeting her administration.
Mom killed, 4-month-old survives rollover wreck in Lithia Springs
A young mother died and her infant daughter survived without any injuries after a moving truck struck their vehicle over Memorial Day weekend in Lithia Springs.
A young mother died and her infant daughter survived without any injuries after a moving truck struck their vehicle over Memorial Day weekend in Lithia Springs.
Douglasville police find runaway 11-year-old Chanias Scott
Douglasville police have found an 11-year-old girl who vanished from her neighborhood Friday afternoon.
Douglasville police have found an 11-year-old girl who vanished from her neighborhood Friday afternoon.
Deputies search Windermere neighborhood home in multiday probe
Douglas County deputies executed a search warrant at a home in a quiet Windermere neighborhood. An intense investigation reaches its fourth day.
Douglas County deputies executed a search warrant at a home in a quiet Windermere neighborhood. An intense investigation reaches its fourth day.
Residents devastated by early-morning Lithia Springs apartment fire
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
Body pulled from Dog River Reservoir; deputies release tattoo photos to identify
The body, a male, was recovered from the Dog River Reservoir along Highway 166 on May 15, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators are asking the public to take a look at renderings and photographs of the male's tattoos.
The body, a male, was recovered from the Dog River Reservoir along Highway 166 on May 15, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office. Investigators are asking the public to take a look at renderings and photographs of the male's tattoos.
Multiple new sex crime charges filed against Douglasville teacher
Former Alexander High School teacher Maris Nichols is now accused of crimes involving six teens, according to newly released warrants.
Former Alexander High School teacher Maris Nichols is now accused of crimes involving six teens, according to newly released warrants.
Man freed after spending 16 years in prison for Douglas robbery
A wrongfully convicted man is free after Douglas County District Attorney Dahlia Racine secured the total exoneration of Brandon Pugh, who spent 16 years in prison for an armed bank robbery he did not commit.
A wrongfully convicted man is free after Douglas County District Attorney Dahlia Racine secured the total exoneration of Brandon Pugh, who spent 16 years in prison for an armed bank robbery he did not commit.
New Manchester High School student caught with weapon on campus
A student at a Douglasville high school faces disciplinary actions for bringing a gun on to campus.
A student at a Douglasville high school faces disciplinary actions for bringing a gun on to campus.
Georgia private school scholarship: Enrollment hits 7,600 statewide
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
The Georgia Promise Scholarship program has provided thousands of students with $6,500 for private education during its first year.
Douglas County teacher accused of sleeping with student twice: warrants
Alexander High School teacher Maris Nichols has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following a Douglas County School District investigation.
Alexander High School teacher Maris Nichols has been arrested and charged with sexual assault following a Douglas County School District investigation.
This is why Douglas County voted to shut down its local museum
Commissioners voted to shut down the Douglas County Museum of History and Art following reports of major bookkeeping issues and IRS filing failures.
Commissioners voted to shut down the Douglas County Museum of History and Art following reports of major bookkeeping issues and IRS filing failures.