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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.