Horrific discovery inside Winston home leads to animal cruelty charges

Douglas County animal abuse charges were filed after officers discovered 18 dogs living in filthy conditions inside a Winston home.

Douglasville townhome owners sue HOA over mold, mismanaged fees

A lawsuit filed by homeowners at a local community alleges severe mold contamination and mismanaged funds despite monthly maintenance fees.

All clear at Arbor Place Mall after bomb threat prompts evacuation

Douglasville Police Department have given the all clear after a bomb threat at Arbor Place Mall prompted an evacuation on Saturday evening.

Douglasville high school senior achieves rare perfect SAT score

Korry Sessoms, 17, scored a perfect 1600 on the SAT college entrance exam, placing him in the top 99+ percentile group.

Woman charged with murder after deputies find man lying in front yard

A domestic violence encounter in Douglasville turned deadly Thursday after a man died from severe injuries, according to authorities.

Police obtain warrants for Alabama man after Lavonia pharmacy break-in

Officers are seeking an Alabama man after stolen prescription drugs from a Lavonia pharmacy burglary were found following a highway chase.

Douglasville property taxes: How rising home assessments affect homeowners

Property taxes in Douglasville could rise for many residents due to higher home values, even though city leaders plan to keep the tax rate unchanged.

Tactical team arrests man with hammer in Douglas County

A domestic dispute call led to a tactical deployment in Douglas County on Monday after a man armed with a hammer barricaded himself inside a basement.

Lee Road expansion: Douglas County neighbors launch online petition

A long-planned highway expansion project tied to I-20 is sparking intense backlash from Douglas County neighbors who fear the construction.

Proposed Embert's Law aims to raise medical qualifications for Georgia coroners

State lawmakers are weighing a major overhaul of qualification standards after several high-profile death investigation controversies sparked outrage.

Douglas County leaders just killed a massive data center project

Douglas County leaders rejected a massive data center development following an intense public hearing filled with heavy community pushback.

Douglas County data center sparks resident pushback

A massive data center project proposed for over 700 acres in western Douglas County is facing strong pushback from residents concerned over noise, water usage, and utility rates, ahead of a pivotal public hearing this Tuesday at the county courthouse.

Douglas County residents divided on massive new data center
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Douglas County residents are pushing back and demanding answers ahead of a public hearing regarding a massive, 700-acre data center proposed near Liberty Road.

Man, 60, jailed after massive police standoff in Villa Rica subdivision

A Villa Rica neighbor dispute escalated Wednesday morning when a man allegedly threw rocks at a vehicle and pulled a knife on the owner.

Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols awaits August hearing

A judge will hear arguments Aug. 10 on whether Nichols should be released on bond while her case moves forward.

Grieving mother slams Douglas County coroner report as 'garbage'

A Georgia state training council is investigating the Douglas County coroner following heated public testimony regarding falsified records and office mismanagement. Distraught family members and residents demanded immediate accountability during the panel's latest session.

Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' hearing postponed

Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols was expected to appear in court Monday as she faces dozens of criminal charges involving alleged sexual contact with students.

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.

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.