Chief judge lifts mask mandate for Douglas County Courthouse
Effective immediately, Douglas County Chief Judge William “Beau” McClain has lifted the indoor mask mandate for his courthouse.
Effective immediately, Douglas County Chief Judge William “Beau” McClain has lifted the indoor mask mandate for his courthouse.
19 juveniles, 1 adult charged for huge brawl at Arbor Place Mall, police say
Investigators are planning to give an update on the huge brawl that broke out between groups of teenagers that sent shoppers running at Douglasville's Arbor Place Mall.
Investigators are planning to give an update on the huge brawl that broke out between groups of teenagers that sent shoppers running at Douglasville's Arbor Place Mall.
Deputies: Runaway Douglas County 16-year-old girl missing for days
Adela Briana Espinoza left her home off of Veterans Memorial Highway Friday night with an unknown person and hasn't been seen since. If you have any information about where she is, please call law enforcement.
Adela Briana Espinoza left her home off of Veterans Memorial Highway Friday night with an unknown person and hasn't been seen since. If you have any information about where she is, please call law enforcement.
Douglas County man convicted of raping, trafficking 13-year-old girl
Carlos Betancourt, 35, was convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and human trafficking after a week-long trial.
Carlos Betancourt, 35, was convicted of child molestation, statutory rape, and human trafficking after a week-long trial.
Suspects wanted for Budget Car Rental theft, investigators say
Police shared images of the men investigators believe went to the rental car lot on Thurnton Road in Lithia Springs and stole a black 2022 Chrysler Pacifica with a Georgia license plate: TFB 7514.
Police shared images of the men investigators believe went to the rental car lot on Thurnton Road in Lithia Springs and stole a black 2022 Chrysler Pacifica with a Georgia license plate: TFB 7514.
Suspects caught on camera shoplifting at Arbor Place Mall, police say
Do your recognize these women? Police say they stole several pairs of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut at Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville.
Do your recognize these women? Police say they stole several pairs of sunglasses from the Sunglass Hut at Arbor Place Mall in Douglasville.
Everyday Hero: Retired firefighter jumps into action to help rescue students in fiery crash
Albert Rivenburgh, a 20-year retired New York state volunteer firefighter, helped 18 school kids and their bus driver escape after a dangerous crash.
Albert Rivenburgh, a 20-year retired New York state volunteer firefighter, helped 18 school kids and their bus driver escape after a dangerous crash.
Lithia Springs woman making free wigs for kids with medical issues loses everything in house fire
Lithia Springs woman known for designing 'Free Wigs 4 Kids' with medical issues lost her home and wig-making supplies in a house fire on Tuesday.
Lithia Springs woman known for designing 'Free Wigs 4 Kids' with medical issues lost her home and wig-making supplies in a house fire on Tuesday.
GBI search warrant asks for emails from four Douglas County elected officials
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation asked for emails from three current Douglas County commissioners and the tax commissioner as part of a criminal investigation into a cleaning contract.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation asked for emails from three current Douglas County commissioners and the tax commissioner as part of a criminal investigation into a cleaning contract.
Deputies searching for woman accused of assaulting animal hospital's employees
Do you recognize this woman? Investigators say she's wanted for threatening and assaulting the employees of a Douglas County animal hospital.
Do you recognize this woman? Investigators say she's wanted for threatening and assaulting the employees of a Douglas County animal hospital.
Huge brawl erupts at Arbor Place Mall; police tell parents to watch their kids
One woman told FOX 5 she was at the mall with her three children Saturday when a huge fight broke out.
One woman told FOX 5 she was at the mall with her three children Saturday when a huge fight broke out.
Douglas County marching band prepare for big Thanksgiving performance
The Mighty Marching Jaguars have gained a reputation in Douglas County for their high energy performances and great sound. Now their next stop is performing at the 2022 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
The Mighty Marching Jaguars have gained a reputation in Douglas County for their high energy performances and great sound. Now their next stop is performing at the 2022 Chicago Thanksgiving Parade.
GA Supreme Court says no again to suspension of Douglas County judge
Georgia’s Supreme Court once again denied a request to temporarily suspend Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
Georgia’s Supreme Court once again denied a request to temporarily suspend Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
6 students injured in fiery, head-on school bus crash in Douglas County, district says
School police say Albert Rivenburgh, a former firefighter who lives along Mount Vernon, quickly ran to help.
School police say Albert Rivenburgh, a former firefighter who lives along Mount Vernon, quickly ran to help.
Man fires at QuikTrip, arrested after I-20 crash, police say
The Douglasville Police Department said a man is in custody following a drive-by shooting in Douglasville.
The Douglasville Police Department said a man is in custody following a drive-by shooting in Douglasville.
Georgia felon sentenced in mother-son multi-state fraud scheme involving identity theft, stolen vehicles
Police say the Douglasville woman and her son went on a "multi-state-criminal journey to Florida" with a loaded handgun in her waistband and a stolen U-Haul filled with fraudulently-obtained identities.
Police say the Douglasville woman and her son went on a "multi-state-criminal journey to Florida" with a loaded handgun in her waistband and a stolen U-Haul filled with fraudulently-obtained identities.
Children of fallen metro Atlanta officer get police escort on first days of school
Douglas County School System shared photos of law enforcement escorting Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree's first-grade son through the halls of Mason Creek Elementary School.
Douglas County School System shared photos of law enforcement escorting Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree's first-grade son through the halls of Mason Creek Elementary School.
Where to find monkeypox vaccines in metro Atlanta
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
Vaccines are in limited supply or unavailable in most places. Here is how metro Atlanta health departments are distributing vaccines to patients.
Douglas County shooting victim crashes into car trying to get to hospital
Evidence markers at the scene Friday showed multiple rounds were fired during the incident.
Evidence markers at the scene Friday showed multiple rounds were fired during the incident.
Douglas County judge now facing record-setting 50 counts of alleged judicial misconduct
Some ugly moments in a March 2022 homeowners association meeting has Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson in more legal hot water.
Some ugly moments in a March 2022 homeowners association meeting has Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson in more legal hot water.