Douglas County correctional officer charged in inmate assault case
Douglas County correctional officer Christian Nicholas Joe was arrested after investigators say he had a sexual relationship with a female inmate.
Douglas County correctional officer Christian Nicholas Joe was arrested after investigators say he had a sexual relationship with a female inmate.
Douglas County property tax increase receives strong criticism
Residents are unhappy after the Douglas County county administration recommended a 31% millage rate increase for 2025.
Residents are unhappy after the Douglas County county administration recommended a 31% millage rate increase for 2025.
Traffic trouble: Multiple crashes delaying drivers early Monday morning
There are multiple crashes that are causing headaches for drivers in the metro Atlanta area this morning.
There are multiple crashes that are causing headaches for drivers in the metro Atlanta area this morning.
Truck troubles along Riverside Parkway: Who is responsible?
Residents express frustration over big rig traffic creating hazardous and unsanitary conditions along Riverside Parkway.
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.
Matthew Connally, nephew of former Douglas County Sheriff Phil Miller, disappeared in 2021, after leaving St. Jude’s Recovery Center in Atlanta.
Tattooed delivery driver sought in Douglasville theft probe
Douglasville Police say a delivery driver stole a package on July 28.
Douglasville Police say a delivery driver stole a package on July 28.
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.
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.
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.
8,600 students approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship funding
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
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.
A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.
Georgia state employee arrested for DUI in state vehicle on July 4th
A Georgia Community Supervision officer was arrested July 4 after allegedly driving under the influence in a state vehicle.
A Georgia Community Supervision officer was arrested July 4 after allegedly driving under the influence in a state vehicle.
Update: Hazardous spill in Lithia Springs, shelter-in-place lifted
Crews are staying on scene, and people are asked to avoid the area for now.
Crews are staying on scene, and people are asked to avoid the area for now.
Deputies working to identify unidentified man found in Chattahoochee River
Douglas County deputies are hoping tattoos will help them identify a man whose body was recently found in the Chattahoochee River.
Douglas County deputies are hoping tattoos will help them identify a man whose body was recently found in the Chattahoochee River.
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.
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.
Two men were convicted in unconnected human trafficking cases in Douglas County this week.
Douglas County cracks down on illegal street racing: Nearly a dozen arrested
Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested nearly a dozen people involved in illegal street racing and stunts, linked to a car club.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested nearly a dozen people involved in illegal street racing and stunts, linked to a car club.
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 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.
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.
Protests labeled "No Kings" rallies are taking place across metro Atlanta as part of a national day of action against the Trump administration.