Lockdown lifted after anonymous threat to Douglas County high school
An anonymous telephone threat led the lockdown of a Douglasville high school, officials say.
Tipsters rewarded for arrest in arson case
The Douglas County Fire and EMS Department rewarded two people who helped them solve an arson case.
Man arrested in deadly armed robbery outside gas station
A man is behind bars after a deadly armed robbery outside a Douglas County gas station.
Douglas County man sentenced for brutal rape of 13-year-old girl
A Douglas County man found guilty last month of the rape and sodomy of a 13-year-old girl has been sentenced.
Man found shot to death in Douglas County gas station parking lot
The shooting caused a soft lockdown of two Douglas County schools.
Sexual assault case at sheriff's office costs 3 their job, including woman who filed complaint
What started out as a #MeToo sexual assault complaint at one metro sheriff’s office has now turned into a full-blown sex scandal. And not the way anyone might have predicted.
Urgent need for adoptions at Douglas County animal shelter
All adoption fees are waived this weekend to help reduce the capacity at the shelter.
Douglas County Courthouse celebrates Halloween
Trick-or-treating starting a little early Thursday in Douglas County.
'Over capacity' animal shelter hosts Halloween adoption event
The Douglas County Humane Society is hosting a "Spook-tacular" adoption event throughout the week and weekend.
Grand jury calls for removal of Douglas County coroner
A grand jury wants Douglas County coroner Renee Godwin removed from office.
Police search for missing Douglas County teenager
Deputies in Douglas County are searching for a missing 17-year-old girl.
2 arrested for motel murder in Douglas County
Police make two arrests in a Douglas County murder.
Search continues for missing Douglas County man
Deputies in Douglas County continue their search for a missing 39-year-old man last seen in August.
Deputies investigating shooting at Douglas County motel
Deputies say they are investigating a shooting at the motel that involved several people.
Police: Suspect in custody after stabbing at Walmart
Douglasville police have taken a suspect into custody after a stabbing at an area Walmart.
1 killed in I-20 accident involving fire truck, tractor-trailer
All lanes of westbound Interstate 20 have reopened after a deadly multi-vehicle accident involving a semi-truck and a fire engine in Douglas County.
Deputies: Douglas County couple arrested for drug shipments
A Douglas County couple was arrest after having a large shipping crate delivered to their house. It’s what was inside that has them in trouble: nearly 80 pounds of pot.
Douglas County student accepted to 39 colleges
A Douglas County High School senior will soon have a big decision to make. Jordan Nixon,17, has been accepted to 39 colleges and universities. She is trying to determine which one she will attend.
DUI Accidents: Why Should The Same Punishment Fit Two Different Crimes?
Authorities in one metro county are worried because they cannot understand why. Already this year, more people have been killed or seriously injured by suspected impaired drivers in Douglas County than in the previous two years combined. Thirteen in 2015, compared to five in 2014 and four in 2014.
She Was Gone in a Heartbeat
Erik Jensen may have lived through a horrific accident that claimed the life of his live-in girlfriend, but the 50-year-old Carrollton resident said he doesn't feel like much of a survivor."I lost my home.