Georgia K-9 officer shot in line of duty released from vet
Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee is back at home recovering after he was shot while tracking a suspect accused of trying to avoid a safety checkpoint.
Shot K-9 officer expected to be released Tuesday
The K-9 officer shot while tracking a suspect this weekend is expected to be released from a veterinarian hospital on Tuesday.
GBI: K-9 stable after being struck with bullet; suspect found dead
Officials said a suspect fled from police early Sunday morning and shot a K-9. The pursuit ended when police said the suspect was found dead.
Armed 'militia' in Douglasville conducted 'peaceful' protest, sheriff says
Law enforcement described an armed "militia" that gathered outside Douglas County Sheriff's Office to protest a recent death investigation as peaceful.
Douglasville police discuss gang violence during town hall meeting
Douglasville Police tackled the issue of gangs and drugs during their quarterly town hall Monday evening.
Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees
One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.
Police: Burglary suspect killed while fleeing officers across I-20
Police say one burglary suspect was killed when the pair were trying to flee from officers across I-20.
Douglasville man, 2 children killed in Paulding County crash
A young man and two boys were killed Monday evening in a crash in Paulding County.
Warming centers open Tuesday night across north Georgia
Several communities across north Georgia have opened warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip at or below freezing overnight into Wednesday morning.
Daughter of Douglasville couple killed by COVID-19 determined to save family’s home
It was a tough Christmas for Douglasville resident Yunona Monroe.
Married couple dies days apart after battle with COVID-19
Yunona Monroe's parent's died after battling COVID-19 for several weeks. She's not sure how they contracted the virus.
Police: Georgia officer fired shots during stolen car investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to a hotel in Douglasville where a police officer fired shots early Tuesday morning.
Douglasville couple dies hours apart on Thanksgiving
A Douglasville couple passed away just hours apart on Thanksgiving after being hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19.
Thieves ram truck into sporting goods store to snag guns, Douglasville police say
Investigators told FOX 5 the suspects broke into Gable Sporting Goods just after 1:30 a.m. and stole a variety of weapons, but they're still conducting inventory, so an exact number of taken guns could not be provided.
Douglasville community changes Halloween tradition due to COVID-19
This has been an unusual year and despite the circumstances and of course the pandemic, one metro Atlanta community wanted to move forward with an annual Halloween tradition, with a little bit of a change.
GBI: Stabbing suspect stole patrol car, struck deputy
A Douglasville man accused of stabbing a woman stole a patrol car, struck a deputy, and let authorities on a chase before being apprehended, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Douglas County community honors first responders
There wasn’t a sit-down luncheon this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thanks to area businesses and the community, hundreds of Douglas County first responders still received special recognition during Wednesday's 5th annual First Responders Luncheon in Douglasville.
Law enforcement agencies host community event to discuss justice and accountability within departments
The law enforcement leaders wanted to detail their commitment to addressing improper and illegal behaviors within their profession.
Police: 1 arrested after woman, child found dead in burning car
Douglasville police say they have arrested a suspect in the deaths of a woman and a child found inside a burning car Sunday afternoon.
Officers: 2 bodies found inside burning car on Douglasville street
Douglasville police are investigating the deaths of two people found inside a burning car Sunday afternoon.