GBI says victim in Douglasville police shooting committed suicide

Officials said a suspect fled from law enforcement early Sunday morning and shot a K-9 before allegedly committing suicide.

Georgia K-9 officer shot in line of duty released from vet

Austell Police K-9 Jerry Lee is back at home recovering after he was shot while tracking a suspect accused of trying to avoid a safety checkpoint.

Georgia youth baseball coach convicted for possession of child pornography

Officials say they found hundreds of images of children as young as infants and toddlers being sexually abused at the Douglas County man's home.

Shot K-9 officer expected to be released Tuesday

The K-9 officer shot while tracking a suspect this weekend is expected to be released from a veterinarian hospital on Tuesday.

Douglas County law enforcement investigating shooting on I-20 ramp

Police in Douglas County are asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect in a highway shooting on Interstate 20.

GBI: Suspect dead, deputy shot during Lithia Springs armed robbery

A suspect is dead and a deputy was injured after a deputy-involved shooting in Douglas County on Tuesday evening, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said.

Armed 'militia' in Douglasville conducted 'peaceful' protest, sheriff says

Law enforcement described an armed "militia" that gathered outside Douglas County Sheriff's Office to protest a recent death investigation as peaceful. 

Family: Douglas County man found dead hanging from tree is suspicious

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said a man found dead hanging from a tree committed suicide, but his family said the decision seems quick, and the death seems suspicious considering authorities are still investigating reports of vandalism to his car.

Company's initiative supports Georgia businesses, dedicated employees

One company tied to the travel industry that was hit hard by the pandemic is trying to support small businesses and employees falling on hard times.

Use 'em or lose 'em: how 1,856 COVID shots wound up in the trash

So far nearly 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been shipped to Georgia providers. But despite overwhelming demand, instead of going into arms, some of those shots are going in the trash.

Warming centers open Tuesday night across north Georgia

Several communities across north Georgia have opened warming centers as temperatures are expected to dip at or below freezing overnight into Wednesday morning.

Cobb County has town hall to answer COVID-19 questions

Cobb county officials teamed up with the Cobb & Douglas Department of Public Health to answer some questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and help people wade through the issues.