Jury selection moves forward in Douglas County officials' bid-rigging trial

Suspended Douglas County commissioners Romona Jackson Jones and Henry Mitchell and Tax Commissioner Greg Baker are among the five people charged in a criminal case centering around an allegedly rigged contract.

Douglasville Sweet 16 party shooting: 2 suspects take plea deals, 2 head to trial

Four men accused of a shooting at a Douglasville Sweet 16 birthday party that killed two teens and injured several others are set to go before a judge to be sentenced on Friday.

Douglasville proposes property tax increase, Douglas County gets the blame

Douglasville officials have proposed a double-digit property tax after officials say negotiations with Douglas County on services and taxes have been unsuccessful.

Registration delays leave 5-year-old sidelined as school year begins

She should be attending Mt. Carmel Elementary School, but issues with registration are leaving 5-year-old Cydney Wright at home with her mother.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.