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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'Winding' down toward daylight saving time with local clock shop
“The ticking sound in here alone is like the walls are just full of termites," laughs Jeff Champion, owner of Douglasville's Champ's Clock Shop.
“The ticking sound in here alone is like the walls are just full of termites," laughs Jeff Champion, owner of Douglasville's Champ's Clock Shop.
Man busted for soliciting sex from 12-year-old girl, Coweta Co. deputies say
Evan Porter Smith, 53, is charged with child molestation, sexual exploitation of a minor, distributing obscene materials, and tampering with evidence.
Evan Porter Smith, 53, is charged with child molestation, sexual exploitation of a minor, distributing obscene materials, and tampering with evidence.
6th person arrested for Sweet 16 birthday party fatal shooting in Douglasville
Another arrest has been announced in connection to the shooting that killed two teens and injured several others attending a Sweet 16 birthday party in Douglasville in March 2023.
Another arrest has been announced in connection to the shooting that killed two teens and injured several others attending a Sweet 16 birthday party in Douglasville in March 2023.
Douglas County man sentenced to life for raping girlfriend's young daughter
A 36-year-old Douglas County man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to raping the daughter of his girlfriend repeatedly.
A 36-year-old Douglas County man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to raping the daughter of his girlfriend repeatedly.
Douglas County man found guilty of raping minor relative
On Feb. 22, a Douglas County jury found George Johnston, 52, guilty of charges including rape, statutory rape, and child molestation.
On Feb. 22, a Douglas County jury found George Johnston, 52, guilty of charges including rape, statutory rape, and child molestation.