Douglas County School System to require face coverings in buildings and on buses
At a recent Board of Education meeting, Douglas County School System determined it will require face coverings for students, staff and visitors in district buildings and buses for the upcoming school year.
Bar altercation leads to shooting at Douglas County Waffle House, deputies say
Officials said Darius Lamar was shot at a Waffle House on 613 Thornton Road on Tuesday night by an unknown person.
Rookie judge accused of bringing 'disrepute' to Douglas County office
Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson faces allegations she’s brought "disrepute" upon the judiciary.
Douglas County fire chief honors 11-year-old hero
A Douglas County boy was honored for helping a family of four escape a house fire earlier this month.
Douglasville K9 officer retiring after successful crime-fighting career
K9 Officer Fino had the most successful tenure of any K9 officer in the Douglasville Police Department. He's now going a happy retirement with his handler's family.
Kennel cough outbreak at Douglas County animal shelter forces deep cleaning
An outbreak of kennel cough has forced the Douglas County Animal Services shelter to close for deep cleaning.
GBI: Burglary suspect shot, killed during confrontation with Douglas County deputies
The GBI is investigating after Douglas County deputies shoot and kill a burglary suspect during an armed encounter Thursday morning.
Enjoying the great outdoors at Douglasville’s Foxhall Resort
Craving some time in the great outdoors? Douglasville's Foxhall Resort has plenty of options to keep you busy.
GBI investigating deadly officer-involved shooting at Douglasville apartment complex
The GBI says the body of 43-year-old Carlos Jackson found behind the apartment complex hours after he was shot by an officer and jumped from the second floor of a Douglasville apartment.
Nonprofit group says veterans with service dogs face hiring challenges
Veterans who have service dogs often find it difficult to get hired. Some even lose their current jobs once they get a service dog.
Georgia man kills ex-wife, mother-in-law in murder-suicide
Douglas County deputies investigate a man who they say fired into the home of his in-laws, killing his ex-wife and mother-in-law, then taking his own life on Sunday morning.
Live music returns with next weekend’s Lost Art Music Festival
Live music returns to metro Atlanta next weekend with the first-ever Lost Art Music Festival in Douglasville.
Police hunt for suspect near I-20, Highway 92 in Douglas County
Douglas County police confirmed Wednesday officers are searching for a suspect near Interstate 20 and Ga. Highway 92.
Deputies: Woman stole $11K by using fake ID at Georgia bank
Deputies say the woman was able to steal over $11,000 from the bank account using a fake ID.
Missing teen last seen in Douglas County located safe
Deputies said 16-year-old Kaniyah Fort's last known location was at her home in Douglas County.
Teen last seen in Villa Rica now missing, officials say
Officials said 16-year-old Daphne Allen was last seen in Villa Rica.
Douglas County homicide suspect arrested in Mississippi, deputies say
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said authorities in Mississippi arrested a man accused of killing his boyfriend.
Douglas County park, road closed due to flooding
Mt. Vernon Road at Woodrow Wilson Park was closed on Wednesday because of the flooding.
Police: Detroit men threatened Georgia school to distract from robbery
Police believe the Detroit men came to Georgia and sent a threat to a high school to create a distraction for their smash-and-grab robbery.
Douglasville man killed during storm remembered for generosity
The restaurant has temporarily closed while the community copes with the loss of a man people have described as generous.