Family wants answers after 12-year-old killed in car being chased by GSP troopers

A Douglasville family is planning a funeral for a 12-year-old because he died in a crash after troopers performed a PIT maneuver that they said was necessary to stop the car he was riding in from speeding.

Douglas County offers $100 gift cards to residents at vaccination events

Douglas County is offering monetary incentives to people who book an appointment and receive a COVID-19 vaccine on Sept. 18 and Sept. 25 at the Douglas County Courthouse.

Douglas County family searching for missing woman

Zhaavier Reeves' family hasn't seen her in days and needs your help to make sure she's OK.

Douglas County offering hazard pay, vaccine incentives to employees

Douglas County approved measures to provide one-time “hazard pay” to employees who continue to serve the public during the pandemic and another that gives a one-time monetary incentive for getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Douglas County residents protest school district's recent mask requirement

A group of protestors gathered outside the Douglas County Board of Education office on Wednesday, the first day of classes for the 2021-22 school year.

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.

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.

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.

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.