Armed suspect strikes twice at Douglasville shopping center, $10k reward offered

Douglasville police are offering a $10,000 to find a armed robber who assaulted multiple employees and kidnapped one of them. They say that was the second time he targeted a business in the same shopping center in less than a month.

Man accused of causing irreparable damage to resident's roof during supposed inspection

Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John King said 57-year-old Whitesburg resident Paul Jeffrey Kelley was seen on video damaging shingles on a person's roof in March 2021.

$10,000 reward offered in Douglasville armed Kroger robbery

Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward in connection to an armed robbery last week at a Douglasville grocery store.

Douglas County to host holiday food giveaway and vaccine drive

The event will take place Wednesday, Dec. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Douglas County Courthouse, located on Hospital Drive in Douglasville.

14-year-old Georgia girl killed by young brother during gun sale gone wrong, sheriff says

The younger brother of a 14-year-old Douglas County girl who was found shot at a gas station over the weekend is being accused of shooting his sister during a botched gun sale. That was just one of the many shocking details revealed by Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon.

Two teens charged in death of 14-year-old Georgia girl during robbery

Yusef McArthur El, 19, and Wilson Brandon Scott III, 13, have been charged with felony murder in connection to the death of a 14-year-old Kyra Scott during an attempted robbery, the Douglas County Superior Court said.

Young girl shot, dies outside Douglas County gas station

Investigators with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office confirm they are working to learn just how and why the girl was shot, but believe the actual shooting happened nearby and the family pulled in for help.

Warming centers open Tuesday night in metro Atlanta

A handful of warming centers are being opened again on Tuesday evening as temperatures dip below freezing.

Allowed to keep all fees for herself, first-year probate judge expected to pocket $280,000

Judge Christina Peterson was elected last year. She's due to make more than the governor, Supreme Court Chief Justice, and the state's two U.S. senators because county commissioners allow her to keep all vital records fees for herself.

Residents push for changes to proposed Georgia House map

Residents from two metro Atlanta communities have raised red flags about a proposed state House map.

Missing Georgia teen found in New York was lured by online predator, police say

Jahon Fuller disappeared from his Georgia home. His parents feared he'd been lured away by someone he met online while playing video games. Investigators say that's exactly what happened.

Sheriff: 12-year-old Douglasville girl last seen on Halloween

Deputies say Hailynn Parker was last seen wearing all black on Halloween near McKown Road and Pine View Circle.

Missing 16-year-old boy found safe in New York

Jahon Fuller ran away from his home in Douglas County last week and hasn't been seen since. Investigators believe he may be in Dodge County.

Probate judge orders Thailand native jailed after trying to correct marriage license

Douglas County’s probate judge — already in trouble with the Judicial Qualifications Commission — now faces new questions over why she ordered a Thailand native to be jailed because she came into the office asking to correct a marriage certificate.

Reward offered for woman wanted for Douglasville man death

Kaiysa Robinson is wanted for the shooting death of 31-year-old Jarmichael Brown. The Douglasville Police Department says a $2,500 reward is being offered leading to her arrest.