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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Man sentenced 35 years for fight, shooting at Douglas County party in 2022
Mark Monroy-Garcia, 25, entered a guilty plea in Douglas County on Jan. 21 for a string of charges connected to a fight and shooting at a party in 2022.
Wanted fugitive captured in Douglas County after almost a year on the run
A man wanted in Douglas County for aggravated assault who had been on the run for almost a year was finally arrested on Feb. 21, according to Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Brutal school bus attack leaves Douglas County teen with concussion, mother says
A brutal beating on a school bus sent a Douglas County student to the emergency room. His mother tells FOX 5 the incident recorded and spread around social media.
Former Villa Rica mayor hired as new deputy city manager against some taxpayers' wishes
The Villa Rica City Council voted this week to hire their former Mayor to be the new Deputy City Manager.
Solving Georgia's housing crisis: State senator pushes lifting ban on rent control
Sen. Donzella James, D-Atlanta, has finally gotten her bill out of committee. SB 125 that will allow local cities and counties to set their own rent control.
From segregation era to police chief: Douglasville leader hosting unity event
Gary Spark recalls stepping into Winston Elementary School for the first time at the conclusion of segregation in the 1960s.
Douglasville officer critically injured in early morning crash
A Douglasville police officer was critically injured in an early morning crash on Monday in Carroll County.
30-year-old Paulding County man’s death now a murder investigation
Deputies have confirmed they now believe someone shot and killed 30-year-old Charvis Baulding in his home in the Douglasville area.