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.
Douglasville fire victims claim thieves stole remaining personal items
Residents at the Douglasville Proper apartment complex that burned down weeks ago are finding that items they hoped to salvage are turning up missing.
Body cam video released: Douglas County judge arrested helping woman being attacked, lawyer says
A press conference was held Friday afternoon to discuss the arrest of Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson outside of a Buckhead nightclub.
Douglas County man receives life sentence for murder of uncle, shooting of deputy
A 28-year-old Douglas County man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing his uncle and shooting a deputy responding to the initial 911 call.
Douglas County probate judge charged with felony in Atlanta
A controversial Douglas County probate court judge is facing multiple charges after she was arrested at a Buckhead lounge early Thursday morning.
Douglas County Republican chairman badly injured in crash, officials say
Douglas County Republican Party Chair Will Jones was heading home from a political event when a drunk driver reportedly crashed head-on into his vehicle. He's now trying to recover at Grady.
Mother of 12-year-old killed along Thornton Road prepares for his funeral on his birthday
Douglasville police are investigating after a 12-year-old boy was struck and killed while crossing a busy road earlier this month. His family identified him as Elijah or "EJ" Holmes. They say he died just weeks before his 13th birthday.
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