UWG student killed near Douglasville store; suspect identified
Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old University of West Georgia student over the weekend.
Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old University of West Georgia student over the weekend.
19-year-old found shot to death on Kings Highway; deputies make arrest
A young woman was found shot to death on Kings Highway over the weekend, authorities said.
A young woman was found shot to death on Kings Highway over the weekend, authorities said.
Georgia mail theft bust: Thousands of victims impacted across multiple counties
Anthony Evans faces multiple charges after being caught with stolen mail spanning four Georgia counties.
Anthony Evans faces multiple charges after being caught with stolen mail spanning four Georgia counties.
Why are Pine Lake Mobile Home Park water bills tripling? Residents demand answers
Residents of a Douglas County mobile home park are upset about drastically fluctuating water and sewer bills.
Residents of a Douglas County mobile home park are upset about drastically fluctuating water and sewer bills.
Douglas cemetery pushing to stop plans for trailer parking lot
Plans for a truck and trailer parking lot on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglas County have sparked outrage from people with ties to the Sunrise Gardens of Memories.
Plans for a truck and trailer parking lot on Veterans Memorial Highway in Douglas County have sparked outrage from people with ties to the Sunrise Gardens of Memories.
Lithia Springs High School holding virtual learning day after water main break
In-person classes at Lithia Springs High School are canceled on Wednesday after a water main broke unexpectedly.
In-person classes at Lithia Springs High School are canceled on Wednesday after a water main broke unexpectedly.
Why a quarter inch of ice can snap power lines: Douglas County EMA director explains
Douglas County emergency officials are bracing for a dangerous ice storm as an upgraded weather system threatens widespread power outages.
Douglas County emergency officials are bracing for a dangerous ice storm as an upgraded weather system threatens widespread power outages.
Man allegedly exposed himself at Family Dollar; Douglas deputies seek leads
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Deputies in Douglas County are investigating after a man allegedly exposed himself in a Family Dollar aisle over the weekend.
Piles of tires and junk: Britt Road neighbors demand action on Douglas County dumping
Residents in Douglas County say their streets are being overrun by illegal dumping, reporting piles of tires and even abandoned boats cluttering their community.
Residents in Douglas County say their streets are being overrun by illegal dumping, reporting piles of tires and even abandoned boats cluttering their community.
Argument leads to deadly shooting at Douglas County bar
Chauncey Dashon has been charged with murder after a shooting at Marlene's Bar in Douglas County left Jack Dewayne Shanks Jr. dead and several others injured.
Chauncey Dashon has been charged with murder after a shooting at Marlene's Bar in Douglas County left Jack Dewayne Shanks Jr. dead and several others injured.
Georgia trooper, deputy hit when driver fails to 'move over'
A Douglas County deputy was hospitalized and a GSP trooper injured Sunday after a driver failed to move over on I-20 and hit two parked patrol cars.
A Douglas County deputy was hospitalized and a GSP trooper injured Sunday after a driver failed to move over on I-20 and hit two parked patrol cars.
$1M drug bust: Massive amount of drugs, 71 guns, and live grenade found in raids
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Authorities dismantled a fentanyl network supplying five Georgia counties, seizing over $1 million in illegal drugs.
Man pleads guilty, gets life sentence in Douglasville domestic killing
A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.
A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.
USPS resumes mail delivery to Douglas County street after weeks-long pause
USPS has resumed delivering mail to a Douglas County street after a pause that left residents without service for weeks.
USPS has resumed delivering mail to a Douglas County street after a pause that left residents without service for weeks.
Douglas County residents say postal service abruptly stopped delivering mail
Some Lithia Springs residents say the USPS stopped delivering mail without notice.
Some Lithia Springs residents say the USPS stopped delivering mail without notice.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Officer fires weapon during response to deadly Douglasville disturbance
Officers found a murder suicide after responding to gunfire inside a Lakewood Drive home.
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.
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 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.
A Douglas County infant was found to have more than two dozen broken bones, including fractures to her ribs, arms, legs, and wrists.



















