Villa Rica shooting that sparked fatal standoff allegedly tied to homicide
A shooting that left a man injured and sparked a deadly SWAT standoff on Conners Road is connected to an earlier murder on the same Villa Rica street, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
A shooting that left a man injured and sparked a deadly SWAT standoff on Conners Road is connected to an earlier murder on the same Villa Rica street, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Man armed with sword shot, killed by Douglas County deputies
A 53-year-old man was shot and killed by Douglas County SWAT deputies Wednesday evening after authorities say he displayed a sword during a confrontation inside his home.
A 53-year-old man was shot and killed by Douglas County SWAT deputies Wednesday evening after authorities say he displayed a sword during a confrontation inside his home.
Douglasville homeless camp provides structured shelter for men
A structured tent community operating on county property near the local courthouse offers temporary shelter to men working to rebuild their lives after displacement.
A structured tent community operating on county property near the local courthouse offers temporary shelter to men working to rebuild their lives after displacement.
Douglas County DA: No charges in death of 12-year-old Jada West
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges in the death of 12-year-old Jada West, who passed away following a brief fight after getting off her school bus in Villa Rica.
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office will not file criminal charges in the death of 12-year-old Jada West, who passed away following a brief fight after getting off her school bus in Villa Rica.
Stabbing reported at Douglasville restaurant and cigar lounge
Douglasville police reported a stabbing at Fumee Restaurant and Cigar Lounge.
Douglasville police reported a stabbing at Fumee Restaurant and Cigar Lounge.
Man arrested for aggravated child molestation in Douglas County, deputies say
A registered sex offender in Douglas County was arrested on an aggravated child molestation charge following a joint investigation with the FBI, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
A registered sex offender in Douglas County was arrested on an aggravated child molestation charge following a joint investigation with the FBI, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Testimony reveals horrific details in Douglas County murder as bond is denied
Douglas County judge denied bond for David Barber and Ambria Boyd following gruesome details disclosed in a May murder case.
Douglas County judge denied bond for David Barber and Ambria Boyd following gruesome details disclosed in a May murder case.
Devon Horton plea, $63 Red Lobster tab leads to arrest, racers stopped
An expected plea change involving DeKalb County’s former schools superintendent, an alleged attempt to dodge a restaurant bill and a street racing stop are among this week’s community crime briefs.
An expected plea change involving DeKalb County’s former schools superintendent, an alleged attempt to dodge a restaurant bill and a street racing stop are among this week’s community crime briefs.
Fifth suspect arrested in Atlanta bartender’s killing
Jacob Benjamin Wilson, 30, was arrested Wednesday on charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence in the Jamal Parker case.
Jacob Benjamin Wilson, 30, was arrested Wednesday on charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence in the Jamal Parker case.
Georgia woman accused of $17K dump truck scam in Florida
A Florida business owner paid $17,000 for a dump truck advertised online, but deputies said it was never delivered.
A Florida business owner paid $17,000 for a dump truck advertised online, but deputies said it was never delivered.
Residents plan protest over Douglas coroner suspension battle
A state panel is moving to suspend Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin for 180 days while county commissioners say discipline falls outside their legal authority, according to the Georgia Coroner's Training Council.
A state panel is moving to suspend Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin for 180 days while county commissioners say discipline falls outside their legal authority, according to the Georgia Coroner's Training Council.
What is lemon pepper wing pound cake? Inside the viral Georgia offering
A Douglas County baker’s lemon pepper wing pound cake went viral after hitting 3.3 million views on social media.
A Douglas County baker’s lemon pepper wing pound cake went viral after hitting 3.3 million views on social media.
Douglas County man arrested for child molestation, sodomy, authorities say
Douglas County sheriff's investigators arrested a man on child molestation and aggravated sodomy charges following a referral from state child welfare officials.
Douglas County sheriff's investigators arrested a man on child molestation and aggravated sodomy charges following a referral from state child welfare officials.
Douglas County Commissioners grant one-year lease to historic museum
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a new one-year lease for the local history museum in downtown Douglasville.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a new one-year lease for the local history museum in downtown Douglasville.
Douglas County deputies capture armed teens targeting youth campus
Douglas County deputies arrested two teenagers Monday after receiving reports of suspects armed with a firearm near a local facility for at-risk youth.
Douglas County deputies arrested two teenagers Monday after receiving reports of suspects armed with a firearm near a local facility for at-risk youth.
Family reacts to Karlton Sirmons guilty verdict: 'This monster should not have been free'
A jury found Karlton Sirmons guilty of malice murder and felony murder in the 2024 killing of Tavarus "T-Bone" Joiner in Villa Rica.
A jury found Karlton Sirmons guilty of malice murder and felony murder in the 2024 killing of Tavarus "T-Bone" Joiner in Villa Rica.
How a Sam's Club worker used 100 fake accounts to steal cellphones
A former Sam's Club employee faces prison time after a jury convicted her of stealing cellphones by fraudulently creating over 100 Sprint accounts.
A former Sam's Club employee faces prison time after a jury convicted her of stealing cellphones by fraudulently creating over 100 Sprint accounts.
Deadly Villa Rica home invasion trial: 'He did not give a damn'
GBI examiner Dr. Kari Broader testified that two torso gunshot wounds killed Tavarus Joyner.
GBI examiner Dr. Kari Broader testified that two torso gunshot wounds killed Tavarus Joyner.
Trial opens in deadly Villa Rica home invasion shooting
A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.
A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.
25+ victims of alleged serial rapist found so far, Paulding DA says
Authorities say more than 25 potential victims have been identified in a multi-county sexual assault investigation involving Bobby Lee Hart Jr.
Authorities say more than 25 potential victims have been identified in a multi-county sexual assault investigation involving Bobby Lee Hart Jr.