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.
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!
Douglas County firefighters face furloughs
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.
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.
Douglas County residents up in arms over proposed property tax hike
A property tax rate increase of 18.45% is being proposed in Douglas County as a means of generating much needed revenue to balance the 2020-21 budget.
Douglas County schools to start year with remote learning for all students
The Douglas County School System has joined the list of school dsitricts starting the 2020-2021 school year with remote learning for all students.
Deputies searching for missing 7-year-old Douglas County boy
Deputies in Douglas County are searching for a missing 7-year-old boy.
Mattie's Call canceled, 72-year-old disabled man found safe
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office ended their search for a missing 72-year-old man after he was found safe Saturday evening.
Law enforcement agencies host community event to discuss justice and accountability within departments
The law enforcement leaders wanted to detail their commitment to addressing improper and illegal behaviors within their profession.
Police: 1 arrested after woman, child found dead in burning car
Douglasville police say they have arrested a suspect in the deaths of a woman and a child found inside a burning car Sunday afternoon.
Officers: 2 bodies found inside burning car on Douglasville street
Douglasville police are investigating the deaths of two people found inside a burning car Sunday afternoon.
Judge extends polling time at 3 Douglas County precincts
Douglas County officials say the three polling places were not able to open at 7 a.m. due to "software errors."
JCPenney shutting down 154 stores after coronavirus-driven bankruptcy
Nearly three weeks after JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the company has announced it will close down 154 stores nationwide in 38 states as a first step in reorganizing the business.
Deputies: GA-92 shut down near Douglas-Fulton line due to chemical spill
A chemical spill near the Douglas-Fulton county line had Georgia Highway 92 shut down well in Friday morning.
Judge order policies changes as Douglas County courthouse reopens to public
As businesses steadily reopen in Georgia, county courthouses are slowly returning to a more traditional public setting as well. In Douglas County, Chief Judge David Emerson said new policies are in place effective this week.
Time keeps on ticking for massive airport clock
It helped drivers navigate their way through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for several years -- so where did the giant airport clock go? We sent the SKYFOX Drone out to find it!
Battle over Douglasville home intensifies during pandemic
COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on both a Douglasville renter and landlord
Douglas County helps pet owners in need during the coronavirus pandemic
Douglas County officials are working to help residents feed their pets, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurants, farmers' markets shut down, here's how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting farmers
Restaurants and Farmers Markets are shut down, here's how the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting farmers