Bizarre hair-licking incident at Arbor Place mall, man arrested
Devon Davis has bonded out of the Douglas County Jail on conditions that he does not return to Arbor Place Mall or approach his alleged victim.
Douglas County welcomes new educators this new school year
On its first day of school, Douglas County Schools welcomed 284 new teachers to its system. Recruiting and retaining teachers is a key issue for districts across the state and nation.
Douglas County Schools spearhead 90-day hold on new residential developments
Douglas County Schools is one of the leading county stakeholders on board with a 90-day moratorium on new applications for apartments, subdivisions with more than 30 lots or townhomes.
Lane closures, construction projects in metro Atlanta this weekend | What you need to know
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be busy this weekend with multiple construction projects across metro Atlanta.
No charges for Douglas County deputy who shot speeding suspect, civil suit pending
A Douglas County sheriff’s deputy will not face charges after shooting a man accused of fleeing from authorities during a November 2023 traffic stop in Lithia Springs for excessive speeding.
Former Douglas County judge files motion to have nightclub arrest charges dropped
Former Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson is seeking to have charges stemming from her recent arrest in Fulton County dismissed.
Hearing canceled for ex-Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub
Former Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson is set to appear in court on Friday morning over accusations that she attacked a police officer during a confrontation at a Buckhead nightclub.
Douglas County adding new T-SPLOST measure on November ballot
The proposed additional 1% sales tax is expected to generate over $100 million for the country over six years.
Douglas County funeral home warns grieving families about scammer
The Jones-Wynn Funeral Home in Douglas County is sounding the alarm. There's a scammer out there preying on its grieving clients.
New video released of ex-Douglas County judge's arrest at Buckhead nightclub
Atlanta police have released the entire footage showing the arrest of former Douglas County Judge Christina Peterson during an altercation at a Buckhead nightclub.
Thieves target Douglasville fireworks stand that benefits local veterans
Just days before the Fourth of July, the owner of a fireworks stand benefitting veterans in Douglasville is out thousands of dollars after thieves stole tons of fireworks.
Video shows stray dogs slaughter Douglasville couple’s chicken flock
A Douglas County couple is trying to recoup after what they described as a massacre on their micro farm.
Probate Judge Christina Peterson should be removed, Georgia Supreme Court rules
The Georgia Supreme Court has ruled that Judge Christina Peterson should be removed from the bench.
Child injured by gunfire after high-speed chase, attempted carjacking in Fulton County
A child was injured by what was likely a ricocheting bullet fragment as police attempted to stop a wanted man from carjacking someone at a Fulton County gas station on Monday, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Douglasville fire victims claim thieves stole remaining personal items
Residents at the Douglasville Proper apartment complex that burned down weeks ago are finding that items they hoped to salvage are turning up missing.
Body cam video released: Douglas County judge arrested helping woman being attacked, lawyer says
A press conference was held Friday afternoon to discuss the arrest of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson outside of a Buckhead nightclub.
Douglas County man receives life sentence for murder of uncle, shooting of deputy
A 28-year-old Douglas County man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his uncle and shooting a deputy responding to the initial 911 call.
Douglas County probate judge charged with felony in Atlanta
A controversial Douglas County probate court judge is facing multiple charges after she was arrested at a Buckhead lounge early Thursday morning.
Douglas County Republican chairman badly injured in crash, officials say
Douglas County Republican Party Chair Will Jones was heading home from a political event when a drunk driver reportedly crashed head-on into his vehicle. He's now trying to recover at Grady.
Mother of 12-year-old killed along Thornton Road prepares for his funeral on his birthday
Douglasville police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was struck and killed while crossing a busy road earlier this month. His family identified him as Elijah or "EJ" Holmes. They say he died just weeks before his 13th birthday.