12-year-old boy dies after being struck by car in Douglasville
A 12-year-old boy is dead after being struck by a car along Thornton Road near Douglasville.
Tanker leak which shut down I-20 west in Douglas County cleared
Interstate 20 in Douglas County was completely closed down in both for a few hours on Thursday due to a tanker leak caused by a crash.
Fire tears through Douglasville apartments, injuring 3
A fire tore through a Douglas County apartment building Wednesday afternoon, injuring three people and leaving many looking for a new place to stay.
Box truck passengers rescued after truck goes over I-20 guardrail
The Douglas County Fire and EMS Department captured photos of a harrowing rescue of passengers who were trapped inside a flipped box truck that went off the road.
Family of Henry County man pleading for help after devastating motorcycle crash in Florida
The family of a Henry County man is pleading for the community’s help after a devastating motorcycle crash in Florida.
Former Lithia Springs HS coach accused of sexual misconduct denied bond
A teacher and track and field coach at Lithia Springs High School has been arrested for possible sexual misconduct, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Diabetic man missing in Douglas County found in Missouri
Hossain Khan was located in Missouri by local law enforcement, according to the sheriff's office.
Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds earns clear victory in Democratic primary
Douglas County Sheriff Tim Pounds has been chosen again by the voters to serve as the county’s top cop.
Douglas County sheriff candidate denies attacking mother of child
A law enforcement source told the FOX 5 I-Team early Tuesday morning that Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office deputies were searching for Douglas County sheriff candidate Shedarren Fanning.
3 suspects in death of 11-year-old Paulding County boy identified, 2 arrested
Three young men have been identified as the suspects in the shooting death of 11-year-old Zander Whatley of Douglasville.
Sheriff candidate claims arrest 'politically motivated' but offers no evidence
One of the three candidates for Douglas County sheriff brings to the race a unique experience: the only who’s been locked up in the Douglas County Jail.
Douglasville man pardoned by President Joe Biden along with several others
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. exercised his constitutional authority on Wednesday to grant clemency to 16 individuals convicted of non-violent drug offenses, marking a significant move towards advancing equal justice under the law.
3 Douglas County candidates may not be eligible in November
Douglas County's ballot lists three people running for reelection who may not even be eligible come November, all because they’re accused of actions that have already landed them in trouble
Massive fire in Douglasville destroys auto and tire shops on Highway 5
Part of Highway 5 in Douglasville was shut down due to a fire that spread across several businesses on Sunday.
MISSING: 40-year-old Douglasville woman missing since Friday
A 40-year-old Douglasville woman has been missing since April 5, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Panel: Douglas judge guilty of 'systemic incompetence'
She must go. That’s the unanimous recommendation from a hearing panel investigating Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson.
Urgent search underway for missing 27-year-old Douglasville man
Police in Douglasville are searching for a missing 27-year-old man.
Metro Atlanta's female farming community is growing
Though, in the US, farming is a male-dominated field, there are organizations that aim to bring more people with limited resources--especially rural minority women-- into the fold.
Georgia man accused of trying to intimidate witness with Instagram video
Police accuse the Douglas County man of uploading a video showing a witness in an ongoing investigation identifying a suspect from a line-up.
Large police presence at Arbor Place Mall Spring Fling in response to weekend shooting
If you're headed to the carnival at Arbor Place Mall this month, you may notice an increased security presence. It's a precautionary measure being taken after a shooting over the weekend.