Douglas County man found guilty of raping minor relative
On Feb. 22, a Douglas County jury found George Johnston, 52, guilty of charges including rape, statutory rape, and child molestation.
On Feb. 22, a Douglas County jury found George Johnston, 52, guilty of charges including rape, statutory rape, and child molestation.
Man sentenced 35 years for fight, shooting at Douglas County party in 2022
Mark Monroy-Garcia, 25, entered a guilty plea in Douglas County on Jan. 21 for a string of charges connected to a fight and shooting at a party in 2022.
Mark Monroy-Garcia, 25, entered a guilty plea in Douglas County on Jan. 21 for a string of charges connected to a fight and shooting at a party in 2022.
Wanted fugitive captured in Douglas County after almost a year on the run
A man wanted in Douglas County for aggravated assault who had been on the run for almost a year was finally arrested on Feb. 21, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
A man wanted in Douglas County for aggravated assault who had been on the run for almost a year was finally arrested on Feb. 21, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Brutal school bus attack leaves Douglas County teen with concussion, mother says
A brutal beating on a school bus sent a Douglas County student to the emergency room. His mother tells FOX 5 the incident recorded and spread around social media.
A brutal beating on a school bus sent a Douglas County student to the emergency room. His mother tells FOX 5 the incident recorded and spread around social media.
Former Villa Rica mayor hired as new deputy city manager against some taxpayers' wishes
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
Solving Georgia's housing crisis: State senator pushes lifting ban on rent control
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
From segregation era to police chief: Douglasville leader hosting unity event
Gary Spark recalls stepping into Winston Elementary School for the first time at the conclusion of segregation in the 1960s.
Gary Spark recalls stepping into Winston Elementary School for the first time at the conclusion of segregation in the 1960s.
Douglasville officer critically injured in early morning crash
A Douglasville police officer was critically injured in an early morning crash on Monday in Carroll County.
A Douglasville police officer was critically injured in an early morning crash on Monday in Carroll County.
30-year-old Paulding County man’s death now a murder investigation
Deputies have confirmed they now believe someone shot and killed 30-year-old Charvis Baulding in his home in the Douglasville area.
Deputies have confirmed they now believe someone shot and killed 30-year-old Charvis Baulding in his home in the Douglasville area.
Grandparents speak out after Douglas County mom charged with toddler's death while 'lost' in woods
Prosecutors say the Georgia mom spent nearly 12 hours with her two young children outside in the woods while high on drugs and didn't call for help until almost noon.
Prosecutors say the Georgia mom spent nearly 12 hours with her two young children outside in the woods while high on drugs and didn't call for help until almost noon.
Douglas County man sentenced to life for killing 'best friend' over social media post
A Douglas County man was convicted of murder on Jan. 26 for shooting his "best friend" on Nov. 2, 2020, because of a social media post.
A Douglas County man was convicted of murder on Jan. 26 for shooting his "best friend" on Nov. 2, 2020, because of a social media post.
Douglas County mother accused in toddler's death while 'lost' in woods makes first appearance
A Douglas County mother, who was charged in the death of her toddler, made her first court appearance on Thursday.
A Douglas County mother, who was charged in the death of her toddler, made her first court appearance on Thursday.
3-year-old dies after being 'lost' with mom for hours in freezing Douglasville woods
A 3-year-old girl "lost" in the woods with her mother has died, and now the mom faces child abuse charges. FOX 5 learned this was not her first arrest for cruelty to children.
A 3-year-old girl "lost" in the woods with her mother has died, and now the mom faces child abuse charges. FOX 5 learned this was not her first arrest for cruelty to children.
Dog pneumonia quarantine: Douglas County Animal Shelter locked down after outbreak
It has prompted a mandatory quarantine to be put in place by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
It has prompted a mandatory quarantine to be put in place by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Douglas County woman's family lost at sea off coast of Haiti
A Douglas County woman says that her cousins disappeared when bad weather caused their boat to sink off the coast of Haiti.
A Douglas County woman says that her cousins disappeared when bad weather caused their boat to sink off the coast of Haiti.
Bride locked up by probate judge testifies in JQC hearing for Douglas County judge
Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench.
Tears flowed during testimony over whether an embattled Douglas County probate judge should be punished for her actions both on and off the bench.
Neighbors rattled by shooting on Quail Place in Douglasville
Douglasville Police are investigating a shooting at a home that left at least one person injured.
Douglasville Police are investigating a shooting at a home that left at least one person injured.
Man wanted across Southeast for social media scams arrested in Georgia, deputies say
Paul "Big Ben" Locke was wanted by nine different agencies, and investigators believe he has victims across the United States.
Paul "Big Ben" Locke was wanted by nine different agencies, and investigators believe he has victims across the United States.
Douglas County municipal election results 2023
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Douglas County.
Here are the results of the municipal elections in Douglas County.
2 young men convicted of killing 15-year-old at 2021 New Year's Eve party in Douglas County
Two individuals have been found guilty of murder in connection to a shooting at a New Year's Eve party in Douglas County on Dec. 31, 2021.
Two individuals have been found guilty of murder in connection to a shooting at a New Year's Eve party in Douglas County on Dec. 31, 2021.