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Officer fires weapon during response to deadly Douglasville disturbance
Officers found a murder suicide after responding to gunfire inside a Lakewood Drive home.
Prosecutors fight bond for man facing 14 child sex exploitation counts
Osiris Hill faces 14 felony counts of sexual exploitation of children in Douglas County.
Douglas County man accused of hiding gun in his buttocks during arrest
Douglas County deputies say 20-year-old Mandani Koumare tried to smuggle a stolen gun into jail by hiding it in his buttocks after a DUI arrest; he remains held on a $10,500 bond.
Douglas County infant found with 30 broken bones, parents charged
A Douglas County infant was found to have more than two dozen broken bones, including fractures to her ribs, arms, legs, and wrists.
Douglas County ends lease for longtime downtown museum
Douglas County voted to terminate the museum’s rent-free lease after 27 years in the historic courthouse.
Douglas County taxpayers win new audit committee to oversee county spending
Douglas County commissioners approved a taxpayer-led audit committee to oversee county spending and promote financial transparency.
Fire prompts brief evacuation at Lithia Springs Walmart
The Walmart in Lithia Springs was briefly evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a report of a fire.
$440M Dog River Reservoir expansion targets drought resilience, not growth
Douglas County is expanding the Dog River Reservoir in a $440 million project to triple its size.
Douglasville woman killed in domestic shooting remembered on birthday
Family members are remembering the woman killed in a domestic shooting Saturday which ended with officers shooting her accused killer.
Douglas County man shot by police after killing wife: GBI
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly domestic incident in Douglas County that ended when an officer shot a man.
Douglas County repeat offender convicted in 2024 murder over shoes
A Douglas County jury convicted a man with a violent past in a 2024 murder, which prosecutors said was motivated by shoes.
Atlanta police officer arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
A City of Atlanta police officer has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges after investigators say she fatally beat her dog.
Douglas County horse therapy ranch faces foreclosure, appeals for community support
SOOFA Ranch in Douglas County faces foreclosure within two weeks after federal funding cuts eliminated a major source of support.
Suspect arrested in Villa Rica home invasion over debt
Joshua Henry was arrested months after a violent home invasion in Villa Rica.
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Former Lithia Springs coach sentenced to 25 years in sexual misconduct case
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.
No charges in death of Malachi Mitchell
The Douglas County District Attorney said that the person responsible for shooting and killing Malachi Mitchell earlier this year will not face charges in the death.
Alleged serial rapist arrested in west Georgia; more victims possible
The Douglas County District Attorney said a serial rapist was arrested in the county, but they're asking for help to locate any other possible victims.
Men in pajama pants, hoodie wanted after Douglas County robbery
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators say two men robbed the Crossroads Country Store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, then fled on a four-wheeler.