Politician broke promise to unblock critics from Facebook, costing taxpayers at least $160,000
Douglas County spent more than $160,000 in legal fees after a commissioner reneged on a promise to unblock critics from his Facebook page.
Douglas County spent more than $160,000 in legal fees after a commissioner reneged on a promise to unblock critics from his Facebook page.
Police looking for person who threw dog in dumpster to die
Villa Rica police are looking for the person who tossed a dog in a dumpster to die.
Villa Rica police are looking for the person who tossed a dog in a dumpster to die.
Daughter of Douglasville couple killed by COVID-19 determined to save family’s home
It was a tough Christmas for Douglasville resident Yunona Monroe.
It was a tough Christmas for Douglasville resident Yunona Monroe.
Married couple dies days apart after battle with COVID-19
Yunona Monroe's parent's died after battling COVID-19 for several weeks. She's not sure how they contracted the virus.
Yunona Monroe's parent's died after battling COVID-19 for several weeks. She's not sure how they contracted the virus.
Rookie probate judge could be highest paid judge in Douglas Co.
Douglas County commissioners approved an increase in the salary of their new probate judge, paving the way for the possibility Christina Peterson next year could be the highest-paid judge in the Douglas County courthouse.
Douglas County commissioners approved an increase in the salary of their new probate judge, paving the way for the possibility Christina Peterson next year could be the highest-paid judge in the Douglas County courthouse.
Gunshots at Douglasville mall send shoppers into panic
Gunfire on one of the busiest shopping days of the year set off a panic at a Douglasville shopping mall this week.
Gunfire on one of the busiest shopping days of the year set off a panic at a Douglasville shopping mall this week.
New Douglas County judge asks for huge raise before she's even sworn in
A newly elected judge in Douglas County is making waves even before taking office.
A newly elected judge in Douglas County is making waves even before taking office.
Police: Georgia officer fired shots during stolen car investigation
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to a hotel in Douglasville where a police officer fired shots early Tuesday morning.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been called to a hotel in Douglasville where a police officer fired shots early Tuesday morning.
Douglasville couple dies hours apart on Thanksgiving
A Douglasville couple passed away just hours apart on Thanksgiving after being hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19.
A Douglasville couple passed away just hours apart on Thanksgiving after being hospitalized and diagnosed with COVID-19.
Douglas tax commissioner hands out bonuses while other employees endure pandemic pay cuts
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
When the pandemic forced Douglas County commissioners to adjust their budget, they required all county employees except those in the elections office to share the burden by taking five unpaid furlough days.
Thieves ram truck into sporting goods store to snag guns, Douglasville police say
Investigators told FOX 5 the suspects broke into Gable Sporting Goods just after 1:30 a.m. and stole a variety of weapons, but they're still conducting inventory, so an exact number of taken guns could not be provided.
Investigators told FOX 5 the suspects broke into Gable Sporting Goods just after 1:30 a.m. and stole a variety of weapons, but they're still conducting inventory, so an exact number of taken guns could not be provided.
Douglasville community changes Halloween tradition due to COVID-19
This has been an unusual year and despite the circumstances and of course the pandemic, one metro Atlanta community wanted to move forward with an annual Halloween tradition, with a little bit of a change.
This has been an unusual year and despite the circumstances and of course the pandemic, one metro Atlanta community wanted to move forward with an annual Halloween tradition, with a little bit of a change.
Power outages continue to limit precincts in final day of in-person early voting
Voters in more than a dozen counties struggled to cast their ballots Thursday, after Zeta pummeled a wide swath of North Georgia. And the storm's impact is continuing into the final day of in-person early voting.
Voters in more than a dozen counties struggled to cast their ballots Thursday, after Zeta pummeled a wide swath of North Georgia. And the storm's impact is continuing into the final day of in-person early voting.
Georgia woman, 94, who waited decades to vote urges patience at polls
Clara Jackson, 94, was almost 40-year-old when she finally had the opportunity to vote. She insisted on voting in person and says no line to too long to wait.
Clara Jackson, 94, was almost 40-year-old when she finally had the opportunity to vote. She insisted on voting in person and says no line to too long to wait.
GBI: Stabbing suspect stole patrol car, struck deputy
A Douglasville man accused of stabbing a woman stole a patrol car, struck a deputy, and let authorities on a chase before being apprehended, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
A Douglasville man accused of stabbing a woman stole a patrol car, struck a deputy, and let authorities on a chase before being apprehended, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Douglas County community honors first responders
There wasn’t a sit-down luncheon this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thanks to area businesses and the community, hundreds of Douglas County first responders still received special recognition during Wednesday's 5th annual First Responders Luncheon in Douglasville.
There wasn’t a sit-down luncheon this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but thanks to area businesses and the community, hundreds of Douglas County first responders still received special recognition during Wednesday's 5th annual First Responders Luncheon in Douglasville.
Goat jumps inside Douglas County Sheriff's deputy vehicle, eats paperwork
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy found a surprise passenger Friday morning, a goat!
A Douglas County Sheriff's deputy found a surprise passenger Friday morning, a goat!
Douglas County firefighters face furloughs
A multi-million dollar deficit is resulting in furloughs for Douglas County employees.
A multi-million dollar deficit is resulting in furloughs for Douglas County employees.
Douglas County Schools employee loses job over anti-Trump Facebook post
A Douglas County School System employee is out of a job over social media posts she apparently made about President Trump supporters.
A Douglas County School System employee is out of a job over social media posts she apparently made about President Trump supporters.
Deputies: Fake registered nurse charged with child cruelty
Deputies have arrested a Georgia woman accused of stealing someone else's identity in order to pose as a registered nurse.
Deputies have arrested a Georgia woman accused of stealing someone else's identity in order to pose as a registered nurse.