Douglas County bid-rigging, corruption trial begins with opening statements
Five men and eight women make up a jury of 12 and one alternate who have been selected to listen to testimony in a bid rigging trial featuring multiple elected leaders in Douglas County.
Douglas County corruption trial: Jury Selection nears completion
Lawyers are inching closer to seating a jury to hear evidence in a Douglas County political corruption trial.
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.
Bond denied again for former Douglas County HS coach accused of sexual assault
Bond has been denied again Monday for the former Douglas County high school coach who was arrested in May for possible sexual misconduct.
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.