Douglas County ends lease for longtime downtown museum
Douglas County voted to terminate the museum’s rent-free lease after 27 years in the historic courthouse.
Douglas County voted to terminate the museum’s rent-free lease after 27 years in the historic courthouse.
Douglas County taxpayers win new audit committee to oversee county spending
Douglas County commissioners approved a taxpayer-led audit committee to oversee county spending and promote financial transparency.
Douglas County commissioners approved a taxpayer-led audit committee to oversee county spending and promote financial transparency.
Fire prompts brief evacuation at Lithia Springs Walmart
The Walmart in Lithia Springs was briefly evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a report of a fire.
The Walmart in Lithia Springs was briefly evacuated on Thursday afternoon after a report of a fire.
$440M Dog River Reservoir expansion targets drought resilience, not growth
Douglas County is expanding the Dog River Reservoir in a $440 million project to triple its size.
Douglas County is expanding the Dog River Reservoir in a $440 million project to triple its size.
Douglasville woman killed in domestic shooting remembered on birthday
Family members are remembering the woman killed in a domestic shooting Saturday which ended with officers shooting her accused killer.
Family members are remembering the woman killed in a domestic shooting Saturday which ended with officers shooting her accused killer.
Douglas County man shot by police after killing wife: GBI
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly domestic incident in Douglas County that ended when an officer shot a man.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a deadly domestic incident in Douglas County that ended when an officer shot a man.
Douglas County repeat offender convicted in 2024 murder over shoes
A Douglas County jury convicted a man with a violent past in a 2024 murder, which prosecutors said was motivated by shoes.
A Douglas County jury convicted a man with a violent past in a 2024 murder, which prosecutors said was motivated by shoes.
Atlanta police officer arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
A City of Atlanta police officer has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges after investigators say she fatally beat her dog.
A City of Atlanta police officer has been arrested on aggravated animal cruelty charges after investigators say she fatally beat her dog.
Douglas County horse therapy ranch faces foreclosure, appeals for community support
SOOFA Ranch in Douglas County faces foreclosure within two weeks after federal funding cuts eliminated a major source of support.
SOOFA Ranch in Douglas County faces foreclosure within two weeks after federal funding cuts eliminated a major source of support.
Suspect arrested in Villa Rica home invasion over debt
Joshua Henry was arrested months after a violent home invasion in Villa Rica.
Joshua Henry was arrested months after a violent home invasion in Villa Rica.
Douglasville at 150: Downtown revitalization fuel by $9M tax district
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Douglasville's downtown development is driven by over $9 million from the city's tax allocation district since 2019, enhancing property values and reshaping the area.
Former Lithia Springs coach sentenced to 25 years in sexual misconduct case
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.
Kerry Hood was sentenced to 25 years for sexual misconduct involving a student, with 12 years to be served in prison.
No charges in death of Malachi Mitchell
The Douglas County District Attorney said that the person responsible for shooting and killing Malachi Mitchell earlier this year will not face charges in the death.
The Douglas County District Attorney said that the person responsible for shooting and killing Malachi Mitchell earlier this year will not face charges in the death.
Alleged serial rapist arrested in west Georgia; more victims possible
The Douglas County District Attorney said a serial rapist was arrested in the county, but they're asking for help to locate any other possible victims.
The Douglas County District Attorney said a serial rapist was arrested in the county, but they're asking for help to locate any other possible victims.
Men in pajama pants, hoodie wanted after Douglas County robbery
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators say two men robbed the Crossroads Country Store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, then fled on a four-wheeler.
Douglas County Sheriff’s investigators say two men robbed the Crossroads Country Store at gunpoint early Tuesday morning, then fled on a four-wheeler.
Teens killed during sweet 16 birthday party to be honored in Douglas County
Two Douglas County roadways will be named in memory of teenagers Samuel Micah Moon and Aj’anaye Hill, who were killed during a 2023 Sweet 16 gathering.
Two Douglas County roadways will be named in memory of teenagers Samuel Micah Moon and Aj’anaye Hill, who were killed during a 2023 Sweet 16 gathering.
Douglas County man once charged in Sweet 16 shooting back in court
A Douglas County man once charged in a deadly Sweet 16 party shooting is back in trouble with the law.
A Douglas County man once charged in a deadly Sweet 16 party shooting is back in trouble with the law.
Douglas County correctional officer charged in inmate assault case
Douglas County correctional officer Christian Nicholas Joe was arrested after investigators say he had a sexual relationship with a female inmate.
Douglas County correctional officer Christian Nicholas Joe was arrested after investigators say he had a sexual relationship with a female inmate.
Douglas County property tax increase receives strong criticism
Residents are unhappy after the Douglas County county administration recommended a 31% millage rate increase for 2025.
Residents are unhappy after the Douglas County county administration recommended a 31% millage rate increase for 2025.
Traffic trouble: Multiple crashes delaying drivers early Monday morning
There are multiple crashes that are causing headaches for drivers in the metro Atlanta area this morning.
There are multiple crashes that are causing headaches for drivers in the metro Atlanta area this morning.