Derrick Hobbs of Douglasville pleaded guilty to stabbing his mom to death with scissors and setting fire to her car with his niece inside.
Gary Jenkins, a retired Douglas County government services director, was charged while being investigated on possible theft charges.
The woman was wanted in connection with a June killing at a Douglasville apartment complex, police said.
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.
Varon Mark Crew of Douglas County faces up to four life sentences for sexually abusing his three step-granddaughters multiple times.
A Douglasville man turned himself into the police last week in connection with the Highlanders Tavern and Grill fight that left a man dead.
The monthly clinic for those age 18 and older covers basic gun laws, handgun safety and basic shooting skills.
Georgia's outdoor burn ban was lifted on Friday, including in Douglas County. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
The charges are being sought against a man who sheriff's deputies say was involved in a domestic dispute on Creekside Circle Sunday morning.
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.
A 74-year-old Douglasville woman with dementia went missing Thursday afternoon. Authorities need the public's help to find her.
A woman who called authorities over a domestic dispute is now herself wanted after deputies found guns, meth and marijuana in her home.
Douglas County firefighters will collect donations at Sam's Club this weekend for Valdosta first responders injured in a freak accident.
A Carroll County woman was indicted by a grand jury last week on counts related to stealing identity and money from a senior citizen.
Douglas County's fire chief honored Calil and Takia Gillis for quick thinking in evacuating their family from a deadly 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.
Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Douglasville and Douglas County.
Update: As of 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, Douglas County firefighters were released from the scene of a gas main break on Post Road.
One man is dead after a Douglasville police officer shot his gun following a confrontation Friday. The GBI has been called to investigate.
A 53-year-old Douglasville man died Saturday when his motorcycle hit a pickup truck on Highway 101 in Aragon, according to authorities.
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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 ...
Herman Braxton faces a maximum of 61-year sentence after he was arrested with heroin and cocaine on I-20 in 2019.
Evans G. Muhia was discovered in Sweetwater Creek on May 15. The death is being ruled accidental and authorities do not suspect foul play.
Authorities are seeking the public's help to find a 26-year-old Douglasville man who was last seen in late March.
A Georgia man accused of murder in connection with a shooting death in Douglasville was arrested Tuesday in Mississippi.
Good news: Douglas County authorities have located a Douglas County teen who was reported missing last week.
A Villa Rica woman carrying 3 pounds of cocaine from Jamaica hidden in shoes was arrested Sunday at Atlanta's airport, authorities said.