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.

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. 

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.

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.

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!

3 dead following shooting inside Douglasville apartment

A shooting left three people dead inside of the Crestmark Apartments in Douglasville Friday, according to police. 

Staying active when required to shelter in place

A game of basketball outside of a Douglas County church is how Arthur Williams and his friends are taking their minds off COVID-19.

Police: Shoplifting suspects fire gun in Douglasville Best Buy

To create a distraction, one of the shoplifting suspects went to the back of the Best Buy and fired into the ceiling, police said.