NFL's Kadarius Toney arrested in Georgia for allegedly strangling woman
Toney is accused of putting his hand around a woman's throat, squeezing "with enough force to cause her to be unable to breathe," according to police documents obtained by FOX 5.
Family of Malachi Mitchell sues alleged killer after Douglas County Sheriff's Office lets him go
The family of Malachi Mitchell, the 21-year-old found dead in the front seat of a car in Douglas County during a traffic stop, is suing the person who allegedly killed him.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office releases update on death of Malachi Mitchell
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has released new details regarding the Jan. 29 shooting death of 21-year-old Malachi A. Mitchell.
3 found guilty for 2022 fatal Douglas county home invasion
A Douglas County jury has convicted three men for their roles in a fatal home invasion, bringing closure to a case that has deeply affected the local community.
Douglas County mom said police released driver after her son was found dead next to him
A routine traffic stop in Douglas County turned into an active investigation after deputies discovered a deceased passenger in the vehicle.
Family of missing Douglas County man targeted in $10K extortion scheme
The family of a missing Douglas County man says it has been extorted, and the incident is under investigation by authorities.
High-speed chase on icy roads leads to arrest of four burglary suspects
Four burglary suspects apparently didn’t get the word to stay off the roads last Tuesday night. They were captured after a high-speed chase in icy conditions.
Man wanted in Douglas County for child molestation, sexual battery
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for 32-year-old Nathon Joe Higgins.
Hiram man caught with enough fentanyl to kill 500K faces federal charges, officials say
A 39-year-old Hiram man, known by some as "Juice," was allegedly caught with multiple guns, over $170,000 in cash, and enough drugs to kill half a million people.
Family's desperate search for missing father intensifies in metro Atlanta
The family of Chris McKoy, a 34-year-old father from Douglas County, has been tirelessly searching for him after he went missing following a car accident.
Douglasville foster mom loses her home in fire
A family in Douglasville is without a permanent home after their house went up in flames on Thursday. The woman who lived there is a foster mom who drives a school bus for students with special needs.
Winter storm in western Georgia: Crews and residents gear up
Emergency crews and residents in western Georgia spent Thursday preparing for a winter storm expected to bring freezing rain, ice, and gusty winds Friday morning.
Photos: Car plows into Men's Wearhouse in Douglasville ending police chase
FOX 5 spotted the car inside the Men’s Wearhouse just minutes after it crashed.
Celebratory gunfire rips through Douglasville home on New Year’s Eve
A mother says a stray bullet ripped through her daughter's bedroom wall on New Year's Day.
Jimmy Carter memories: Friend remembers ‘Peanut Brigade’
It's been 7 years since Jimmy Carter last visited Dot Padgett's home.
Tree falls on child during severe Douglasville storm
A Douglasville family is recovering after a tree fell on their home, injuring some family members, during the overnight storms that raged through metro Atlanta. It happened at a home along Fairburn Road.
Viral Georgia Christmas light show draws thousands of visitors
The free Georgia Christmas display features thousands of lights, blow molds, handmade cutouts, a mini-theater and a lot more - and it's all the work of just two people.
Former Douglas County jailer arrested on sexual assault charges
A former Douglas County jailer has been arrested on charges of sexual assault following an internal investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Senior citizen struggles with flooded apartment, delayed repairs
A Douglasville senior citizen on a fixed income says her home is no longer the safe haven she paid for.
Douglas County deputies take students shopping for gifts
Christmas will be a little brighter for some Douglas County students this year, thanks to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.