Douglas County places fire chief on leave
Roderick Jolivette was sworn in Feb. 2022 as the county’s first Black fire chief.
Roderick Jolivette was sworn in Feb. 2022 as the county’s first Black fire chief.
Search underway for runaway Douglas County teenager on crutches
Galilea Noemi Villanueva was last seen wearing plaid pajama pants and a gray sweatshirt. The teenager is on crutches for an injured ankle.
Galilea Noemi Villanueva was last seen wearing plaid pajama pants and a gray sweatshirt. The teenager is on crutches for an injured ankle.
Douglas County first responders honored for saving dog from burning home
A Douglasville family is not only lucky to be alive, but also grateful that a firefighter revived their dog from a large house fire.
A Douglasville family is not only lucky to be alive, but also grateful that a firefighter revived their dog from a large house fire.
Three men charged in Douglasville hotel murder of 19-year-old
The family of a murdered 19-year-old man is one step closer to getting justice. Douglasville investigators announced charges for three men connected to the case.
The family of a murdered 19-year-old man is one step closer to getting justice. Douglasville investigators announced charges for three men connected to the case.
Deputies: Runaway 17-year-old Douglas County girl missing for weeks
It's been over a month since Brooke Cordray left her home in Douglas County and disappeared. Officials say she changes her hair color often and was last seen wearing a green and pink shirt.
It's been over a month since Brooke Cordray left her home in Douglas County and disappeared. Officials say she changes her hair color often and was last seen wearing a green and pink shirt.
Man found dead inside Douglasville hotel room, detectives say
Douglasville police officers responding to a call about a fight that took place at a hotel on Durelee Lane said they found a man, deceased, inside one of the rooms.
Douglasville police officers responding to a call about a fight that took place at a hotel on Durelee Lane said they found a man, deceased, inside one of the rooms.
Father, woman charged in shooting of 3-year-old child in Lithia Springs
The father of a 3-year-old boy shot in the head over the weekend at an extended stay hotel in Lithia Springs over the weekend is now facing charges along with another woman.
The father of a 3-year-old boy shot in the head over the weekend at an extended stay hotel in Lithia Springs over the weekend is now facing charges along with another woman.
Driver killed in I-20 crash in Douglasville
A driver has died in a two-car crash that happened early Monday morning on I-20 westbound, Douglasville police say.
A driver has died in a two-car crash that happened early Monday morning on I-20 westbound, Douglasville police say.
EF-1 tornado confirmed in Cobb County, surveyors say
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit in the area of Lithia Springs and Austell on Thursday.
The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit in the area of Lithia Springs and Austell on Thursday.
Water pipes bursting in Douglas County, dangerous road conditions
Officials have asked motorists to avoid the intersection of Highway 5 and Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville due to busted pipes in a nearby office building causing a flood into the intersection.
Officials have asked motorists to avoid the intersection of Highway 5 and Douglas Boulevard in Douglasville due to busted pipes in a nearby office building causing a flood into the intersection.
Arbor Mall shoplifter wanted for snatching jewelry
The man captured on surveillance entered the Diamonds Forever store in the mall to look at a gold bracelet and walked out after without paying for it.
The man captured on surveillance entered the Diamonds Forever store in the mall to look at a gold bracelet and walked out after without paying for it.
Man charged with shooting father to death at Villa Rica home
Police say the 28-year-old Georgia man met them at the front door of the home holding a firearm. Inside the home, officers discovered the suspect's father shot multiple times.
Police say the 28-year-old Georgia man met them at the front door of the home holding a firearm. Inside the home, officers discovered the suspect's father shot multiple times.
Suspects snatched grocery store cash registers before leading officers on chase, police say
Police in Douglasville said they arrested 22-year-old and 21-year-old suspects accused of stealing grocery store cash registers before leading officers on a high-speed chase.
Police in Douglasville said they arrested 22-year-old and 21-year-old suspects accused of stealing grocery store cash registers before leading officers on a high-speed chase.
Grady Hospital officer arrested for shooting at driver on I-20 while in uniform, deputies say
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said an armed, uniformed Grady Hospital public safety officer shot at a driver on Interstate 20 in Douglas County.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said an armed, uniformed Grady Hospital public safety officer shot at a driver on Interstate 20 in Douglas County.
Douglasville police offering reward for info on suspect
Police are asking for help locating a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault in Douglasville. They said information that leads to his arrest may be worth a $5000 reward.
Police are asking for help locating a suspect in connection to an aggravated assault in Douglasville. They said information that leads to his arrest may be worth a $5000 reward.
Voters in Douglas County get a jump on early voting in Senate runoff
It was the first county statewide to allow early voting at seven advance voting locations.
It was the first county statewide to allow early voting at seven advance voting locations.
Sheriff: Men use sledgehammer during lottery theft at Douglas County gas station
Do you recognize these two men? Investigators say they are wanted for a chain of lottery ticket thefts around metro Atlanta. In their last one deputies say they smashed a window inside the store with a sledgehammer.
Do you recognize these two men? Investigators say they are wanted for a chain of lottery ticket thefts around metro Atlanta. In their last one deputies say they smashed a window inside the store with a sledgehammer.
Man charged in death of 28-year-old Douglasville woman
Jamie Morel, 33, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and simple battery.
Jamie Morel, 33, was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, and simple battery.
One of Atlanta's most wanted captured after 2 years on the run
Sayvon Tate was wanted in connection to a shooting at an apartment along Griffin Street NW near Magnolia Street NW in the Vine City neighborhood on Nov. 12, 2020.
Sayvon Tate was wanted in connection to a shooting at an apartment along Griffin Street NW near Magnolia Street NW in the Vine City neighborhood on Nov. 12, 2020.
Man wanted for murdering ex-girlfriend found dead in Douglas Country creek, police say
A man wanted for murdering his ex-girlfriend was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot after he tried to get away from police in the woods of Villa Rica. Officials say at the time of the murder, he was out on bond.
A man wanted for murdering his ex-girlfriend was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot after he tried to get away from police in the woods of Villa Rica. Officials say at the time of the murder, he was out on bond.