Truck troubles along Riverside Parkway: Who is responsible?

Residents express frustration over big rig traffic creating hazardous and unsanitary conditions along Riverside Parkway.

Family's heartfelt plea: Help find missing Atlanta man Matthew Connally

Matthew Connally, nephew of former Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller, disappeared in 2021, after leaving St. Jude’s Recovery Center in Atlanta.

Former Douglas County teacher arrested for uploading child porn to social media app

A Douglas County man was arrested after cyber tips linked him to 20 videos and 2 images of suspected child sexual abuse material uploaded via the Kik app.

Lawmakers, mother demanding answers after Malachi Mitchell's death

The family of Malachi Mitchell, a 21-year-old shot and killed during a firearm sale in January, held a news conference with state lawmakers to demand answers and action.

Commissioners vote against Douglas County rental subdivision

A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.

Georgia man sentenced to life for sex trafficking young teen

Ramirez Morris was sentenced to life in prison without parole for sex trafficking a 15-year-old girl, with his girlfriend Talisa Anderson.

Douglas County human traffickers sentenced to life

Two men were convicted in unconnected human trafficking cases in Douglas County this week.

Douglas County unveils public safety master plan amid federal funding concerns

Douglas County is launching a new public safety master plan to address potential federal funding cuts, which currently make up about 20% of its operational budget.

Douglas County deputies arrest 10 in Lithia Springs street racing crackdown

Ten people were arrested in Lithia Springs for participating in illegal street racing, with charges including street racing and possession of marijuana.

'No Kings' Day rallies in protest of Trump taking place across metro Atlanta

Protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are taking place across metro Atlanta as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.

Douglas County residents want the trucks to stop

The long running concern is being brought up after a May 30, 2025 one vehicle accident involving a truck carrying explosive material on Wilson Road. The driver was given several citations, including illegally driving on the road.

Quarantine lifted at Douglas County Animal Shelter after virus outbreak

A state-mandated quarantine on the Douglas County Animal Shelter triggered by an outbreak of pneumovirus and parvovirus has been lifted and normal business operations have resumed.

Douglasville couple charged for locking toddler in shed

Two adults, Sarah Elizabeth Pombert and Joseph Matthew Turner, were arrested and charged with second-degree cruelty to children.