2 Arrested In Connection With 3 Armed Robberies: Sheriff

Two Douglasville residents have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies in October and December 2021.

2 Indicted On Murder Charges In Separate Killings: Report

One of the two county residents indicted last week is accused of shooting someone in the neck and running from police for five months.

1 Wanted, 3 Arrested In Teen Death At Douglasville NYE Party

Three of four suspects have been arrested in connection with a 15-year-old boy's shooting death at a New Year's Eve party in Douglasville.

2 Men Indicted On Child Molestation Charges In Douglas County

Two men, including one from Douglasville, were indicted on child molestation charges in two separate cases in Douglas County.

Teen Killed At Short-Term Rental In Douglas County: Police

Douglasville police are still investigating the Friday morning shooting at a rental house that left a 15-year-old dead.

County Administrator Resigned Due To Contract Not Being Renewed

Douglas County Administrator Sharon Subadan resigned after being told by county commissioners that her contract wouldn't be renewed.

Road Rage Leads To Gunfire, Woman Sought: Douglasville Police

Douglasville police are searching for a woman who is accused of shooting at another car five times in a road rage incident last week.

Roofing Employee Wanted, Accused Of Intentionally Damaging Roof

An employee of Villa Rica's Straight Line Roofing is wanted on a criminal damage to property charge months after a home roof inspection.

$10K Reward Offered For Info On Kroger Armed Robbery Suspect

Douglasville police are offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of robbing the Kroger on Chapel Hill Road.

2 Attorneys Recommended To Replace Longtime Douglas Chief Judge

Two attorneys have been recommended from a pool of six to replace longtime Douglas Chief Superior Court Judge David Emerson, who's retiring.

Suspect In Kroger Armed Robbery Wanted: Douglasville Police

Douglasville police are looking for a man accused of robbing a local Kroger, and are working on a reward for info leading to an arrest.

Man Accused Of Stealing Pizza, Urinating In Public Indicted

A Carrollton man is accused of stealing pizza, urinating in public and trying to punch an officer in the face at a Douglasville RaceTrac.

Illegal Gun Sale Gone Wrong Led To Accidental Teen Death: Sheriff

The 13-year-old charged with killing his sister, Kyra Scott, was trying to shoot people who are accused of robbing him of a ghost gun.

Two Charged In Teen Shooting Death At Douglasville Gas Station

After a young girl was brought to a Marathon gas station with a gunshot wound and died, a 19-year-old and 13-year-old face murder charges.

Man Convicted Of Trafficking 3 Kilos Of Meth: Douglas County DA

A Sandy Springs man was found guilty of drug trafficking in Douglasville after 20 minutes of jury deliberations.

Arrests Pending In Child Death At Douglasville Gas Station

Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies said the child was shot before getting to the Marathon gas station on Steward Mill Road.

Man Pleads Guilty To Killing Mom, Niece By Stabbing, Car Fire

Derrick Hobbs of Douglasville pleaded guilty to stabbing his mom to death with scissors and setting fire to her car with his niece inside.

Retired Douglas Employee Charged With Impersonating Officer

Gary Jenkins, a retired Douglas County government services director, was charged while being investigated on possible theft charges.

Woman On The Run For 5 Months Captured: Douglasville Police

The woman was wanted in connection with a June killing at a Douglasville apartment complex, police said.

Douglas County Chief Judge To Step Down After 31 Years

Chief Superior Court Judge David Emerson said he will resign from his position at the end of the year, one year before his term ends.

3 Sisters Sexually Abused By Douglas County Man: Prosecutor

Varon Mark Crew of Douglas County faces up to four life sentences for sexually abusing his three step-granddaughters multiple times.

Man Charged In Connection With Highlanders Restaurant Fight

A Douglasville man turned himself into the police last week in connection with the Highlanders Tavern and Grill fight that left a man dead.

Douglasville PD To Bring Back Free Public Handgun Clinic

The monthly clinic for those age 18 and older covers basic gun laws, handgun safety and basic shooting skills.

Outdoor Burn Ban Lifted In Douglasville, Douglas County

Georgia's outdoor burn ban was lifted on Friday, including in Douglas County. Here's what you need to know.

Police Search For Suspect Wanted In Restaurant Killing

Douglasville police need the public's help finding a man they believe is connected to a July fight at Highlanders, which left a person dead.

'Racially-Charged Notes' Led To Douglasville Woman's Arrest: Cops

A Black woman is accused of writing notes to her neighbors, claiming to be a white Ku Klux Klan member and threatening to burn down homes.

Douglas County Deputies Seek Warrants For Weapons, Drug Charges

The charges are being sought against a man who sheriff's deputies say was involved in a domestic dispute on Creekside Circle Sunday morning.

Douglas County Police Warn Residents About Counterfeit Money

The Sheriff's Department urges merchants to be aware of "prop money" which is being used by scammers and being mixed in with actual money.

Mattie's Call Issued For Missing Douglasville Woman With Dementia

A 74-year-old Douglasville woman with dementia went missing Thursday afternoon. Authorities need the public's help to find her.

Guns, Drugs Uncovered After Lithia Springs SWAT Standoff: Sheriff

A woman who called authorities over a domestic dispute is now herself wanted after deputies found guns, meth and marijuana in her home.

Fire Dept. To Raise Funds For Injured Valdosta First Responders

Douglas County firefighters will collect donations at Sam's Club this weekend for Valdosta first responders injured in a freak accident.

Accused Of Elder Abuse, Temple Woman Indicted By Grand Jury

A Carroll County woman was indicted by a grand jury last week on counts related to stealing identity and money from a senior citizen.

Douglasville Siblings Honored For Saving Family From Burning Home

Douglas County's fire chief honored Calil and Takia Gillis for quick thinking in evacuating their family from a deadly house fire.

11-Year-Old Leads Siblings To Safety From Douglasville House Fire

Working smoke detectors helped an 11-year-old boy save the lives of his siblings from a July 4 house fire in Douglasville.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Douglasville

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Douglasville and Douglas County.

Gas Line Break Near Dog River Bridge Forces House Evacuations

Update: As of 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Douglas County firefighters were released from the scene of a gas main break on Post Road.

Man With Rifle Dead After Douglasville Officer-Involved Shooting

One man is dead after a Douglasville police officer shot his gun following a confrontation Friday. The GBI has been called to investigate.

Douglasville Motorcyclist Dies In Polk County Accident: Police

A 53-year-old Douglasville man died Saturday when his motorcycle hit a pickup truck on Highway 101 in Aragon, according to authorities.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Congratulations, Pam Gaines

See the latest announcement from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office: Person Wanted For Bank Fraud And Identity Theft

On April 4, 2021 the person pictured was able to withdraw a cashiers check for over $11,000 from the BB&T (Truist) Bank on Thornton Road ...