Douglas County imposes 90-day halt on data centers
In a 4-1 vote, the Douglas County Commission gave the go ahead on a 90-day moratorium on data centers.
In a 4-1 vote, the Douglas County Commission gave the go ahead on a 90-day moratorium on data centers.
Million-dollar scholar: Douglas County HS senior accepted to 58 schools
Mantavius Presley, a senior at Douglas County High School, has achieved a rare milestone—earning $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country.
Mantavius Presley, a senior at Douglas County High School, has achieved a rare milestone—earning $1 million in scholarship offers from colleges and universities across the country.
2 dead in suspected murder-suicide at Douglasville shopping center
Detectives say the deaths of two people were found in a car parked at a Douglasville shopping center is believed to be a murder-suicide.
Detectives say the deaths of two people were found in a car parked at a Douglasville shopping center is believed to be a murder-suicide.
Man found guilty of Douglas County RaceTrac shooting in March 2024
A Douglas County jury has found Tevin Burgess guilty of multiple charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
A Douglas County jury has found Tevin Burgess guilty of multiple charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and criminal damage to property in the first degree.
Fight for justice continues with vigil, balloon release for Malachi Mitchell
Malachi Mitchell's family and friends have been actively seeking justice ever since he was found dead in the passenger seat during a traffic stop in Douglas County last month. On Saturday, they gathered for a vigil to keep the focus on their demand for answers and accountability.
Malachi Mitchell's family and friends have been actively seeking justice ever since he was found dead in the passenger seat during a traffic stop in Douglas County last month. On Saturday, they gathered for a vigil to keep the focus on their demand for answers and accountability.
Community Mourns Malachi Mitchell as investigation into his death continues
Family and friends gathered Friday at West Hunter Street Baptist Church to honor the life of Malachi A. Mitchell.
Family and friends gathered Friday at West Hunter Street Baptist Church to honor the life of Malachi A. Mitchell.
Convicted robber sentenced to 10 years for firing machine gun at Georgia troopers
Montrez Ballard, 21, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with an additional three years under supervision, for firing a machine gun at Georgia State Patrol troopers.
Montrez Ballard, 21, was sentenced to ten years in prison, with an additional three years under supervision, for firing a machine gun at Georgia State Patrol troopers.
3 arrested after Douglas County teen shot and killed in Elk Run subdivision
Three individuals are in custody following a deadly shooting in a Douglas County subdivision.
Three individuals are in custody following a deadly shooting in a Douglas County subdivision.
NFL's Kadarius Toney arrested in Georgia for allegedly strangling woman
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Family of Malachi Mitchell sues alleged killer after Douglas County Sheriff's Office lets him go
The family of Malachi Mitchell, the 21-year-old found dead in the front seat of a car in Douglas County during a traffic stop, is suing the person who allegedly killed him.
The family of Malachi Mitchell, the 21-year-old found dead in the front seat of a car in Douglas County during a traffic stop, is suing the person who allegedly killed him.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office releases update on death of Malachi Mitchell
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding the Jan. 29 shooting death of 21-year-old Malachi A. Mitchell.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding the Jan. 29 shooting death of 21-year-old Malachi A. Mitchell.
3 found guilty for 2022 fatal Douglas county home invasion
A Douglas County jury has convicted three men for their roles in a fatal home invasion, bringing closure to a case that has deeply affected the local community.
A Douglas County jury has convicted three men for their roles in a fatal home invasion, bringing closure to a case that has deeply affected the local community.
Douglas County mom said police released driver after her son was found dead next to him
A routine traffic stop in Douglas County turned into an active investigation after deputies discovered a deceased passenger in the vehicle.
A routine traffic stop in Douglas County turned into an active investigation after deputies discovered a deceased passenger in the vehicle.
Family of missing Douglas County man targeted in $10K extortion scheme
The family of a missing Douglas County man says it has been extorted, and the incident is under investigation by authorities.
The family of a missing Douglas County man says it has been extorted, and the incident is under investigation by authorities.
High-speed chase on icy roads leads to arrest of four burglary suspects
Four burglary suspects apparently didn’t get the word to stay off the roads last Tuesday night. They were captured after a high-speed chase in icy conditions.
Four burglary suspects apparently didn’t get the word to stay off the roads last Tuesday night. They were captured after a high-speed chase in icy conditions.
Man wanted in Douglas County for child molestation, sexual battery
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for 32-year-old Nathon Joe Higgins.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for 32-year-old Nathon Joe Higgins.
Hiram man caught with enough fentanyl to kill 500K faces federal charges, officials say
A 39-year-old Hiram man, known by some as "Juice," was allegedly caught with multiple guns, over $170,000 in cash, and enough drugs to kill half a million people.
A 39-year-old Hiram man, known by some as "Juice," was allegedly caught with multiple guns, over $170,000 in cash, and enough drugs to kill half a million people.
Family's desperate search for missing father intensifies in metro Atlanta
The family of Chris McKoy, a 34-year-old father from Douglas County, has been tirelessly searching for him after he went missing following a car accident.
The family of Chris McKoy, a 34-year-old father from Douglas County, has been tirelessly searching for him after he went missing following a car accident.
Douglasville foster mom loses her home in fire
A family in Douglasville is without a permanent home after their house went up in flames on Thursday. The woman who lived there is a foster mom who drives a school bus for students with special needs.
A family in Douglasville is without a permanent home after their house went up in flames on Thursday. The woman who lived there is a foster mom who drives a school bus for students with special needs.
Winter storm in western Georgia: Crews and residents gear up
Emergency crews and residents in western Georgia spent Thursday preparing for a winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and gusty winds Friday morning.
Emergency crews and residents in western Georgia spent Thursday preparing for a winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and gusty winds Friday morning.