Fire Destroys House In Douglas County

The cause of the house fire in Douglas County remains under investigation.

Douglas County Employee Retires After 41 Years Of Service

Morris Ellison has been employed by Douglas County's Parks and Recreation Department since 1978.

Douglasville Police Department Releases 2019 Report

"This is the fourth year that we will share this report with the public," noted Police Chief Gary Sparks.

Rabid Raccoon Attacks Dog In Douglasville: Officials

The dog is confined and currently under a 45-day quarantine period. This is the first rabies case of 2020 in Douglas County.

China Wok, Waffle House, More: Douglas County Food Inspections

Here are the latest food inspections this week for some of your favorite restaurants in Douglas County.

Experience Foxhall: The Ultimate Wedding Event

Come and experience everything that Foxhall Resort has to offer for your perfect wedding weekend.

Snowiest Day On Record: The Day Douglas County Saw Most Snowfall

With winter only one-third over, will Douglas County break the snowiest day on record, which occurred in 1942?

New Traffic Shift On SR 92 Detour In Douglasville Postponed

Officials say a steady temperature of 45 degrees and above is needed to complete a two-day pour of asphalt for the proposed traffic shift.

Photos: Georgia Power Volunteers Work On MLK Day Of Service

The volunteer arm of Georgia Power participated in the Day of Service, taking on landscaping projects.

Douglasville Man Arrested On Alabama Murder Charge

Authorities say the Douglasville man is responsible in an October 2019 murder.

Douglas County Crafters Help Australian Animals In Wildfires

Volunteers around the world, including some in Douglas, are sewing pouches for Australia's orphaned or injured kangaroos, koalas and bats.

What's Open, Closed For MLK Day 2020 In Douglas County

Some Douglas County services will be closed Jan. 20 for the federal holiday commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.

Douglas County Needs A Few Good Poll Workers For The Elections

To be considered for a Douglas poll worker job, you must be 16, a U.S. citizen, a resident of Douglas County and have good English skills.

Douglas County Establishes Advance Voting Site For Older Adults

The Douglas County Board of Elections and Registration Department will provide a 6th advance voting location geared to older adults.

Douglasville Tiger Cubs Win Super Bowl Tournament

Mayor Robinson presented a Letter of Recognition honoring the Douglasville Tiger Cubs that won the Youth Super Bowl Tournament.

Centennial Anniversary Of Douglasville's Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

Mayor Robinson presented a Proclamation in recognition of January 16, 2020 as the 100th Centennial Anniversary of the Zeta Phi Beta.

Douglas County To Add Advance Voting Site For Older Adults

The largest number of Douglas County residents do advance voting at the courthouse, but older adults have expressed concerns about that.

Douglas County Starts 150th Birthday Celebration Early

The Douglas County commissioners are hosting a 150th birthday kickoff event at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 16, at the Douglasville Conference Center.

Woman Charged With Pointing Gun Outside Lithia High School Game

Nydia Powell-Hicks of Douglasville is accused of pointing a gun at a crowd outside a Lithia Springs High School basketball game Tuesday.

Douglas County Schools Getting Extra Electronic Layer Of Security

With one quick glance, Douglas County school offices can screen against a national sex offender database and banned visitors list.

Douglas Restaurant Inspections: Popeyes, Subway, Johnny's Pizza

Here are some restaurant and food service inspections conducted in Douglas County since Dec. 31, 2019.

Douglas County Holds Police Academy For Regular Folks

The next round of classes for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Citizens Law Enforcement Academy starts on at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 20.

Douglasville Man Accused Of Robbing Woman At Gunpoint For iPhone

Court records show that Michael Lee Davis, 27, of Douglasville, is accused of stealing the iPhone from a woman through the use of a handgun.

Cobb and Douglas Women Can End Risk of Cervical Cancer

Pap Tests the Answer

Another closure For Douglas County's Post Road I-20 Bridge

Last summer, between June 17 and Aug. 30, the Post Road bridge over I-20 was closed for a rehab, frustrating many in west Douglas County.

Douglas County Sheriff Injures Pinky Finger In Gun Accident

A spokesman for the Douglas County Sheriff's Office wouldn't say if Sheriff Tim Pounds was shot in the finger by his own gun.

Douglas County To Give Test For Controversial New Voting Machines

The Board of Elections and will have a demonstration Jan. 23 in Citizens Hall at the courthouse to prepare voters for new voting machines.

Discover Why Harvester is "The Best"

Open Houses Announced for January, February and March

Blue Flashing Lights In WalMart Parking Lot Are Crime Fighters

If you've noticed the flashing lights as you head to your car at WalMart, it's not a blue light special. It's a new way to fight crime.

Water Blocking Highway 5 And Douglasville Boulevard, Douglasville

The region has gotten several inches of rain in the last few days.

New Ampitheater, Famous Beagle: Top Douglasville Stories Of 2019

There was plenty of big news in Douglas County this year. Here's a look back at the biggest stories.

Fired Employee Settles Lawsuit With Embattled Coroner

The dispute stemmed from death certificates Rodgers said Godwin was signing when not at the death scene.

GA New Year's Grocery Hours: Publix, Kroger, Walmart, Whole Foods

From Piggly Wiggly, Target and Publix to Trader Joe's, Walmart, Kroger and more, here are New Year's hours for Georgia grocery stores.

What's Open, Closed For New Year's In Douglas County

See how the New Year's holiday will affect government offices, trash pickup, banks, mall and grocery store hours in Douglas County.

Douglasville Visitors Bureau Gets State Grant

The Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau was awarded $982.55 from Explore Georgia, the state tourism office.

Dogs Now Allowed At Douglasville City Parks

City officials recently approved a change to their Animals Ordinance that will allow dog owners to bring their K-9 companions to city parks.

Douglasville Woman Sentenced To Prison For Child Abuse On Infant

The video showed Ray throwing the baby into the crib after choking, smothering and punching the child.

When, How To Dispose Of Your Christmas Tree In Douglas County

Fire folks recommend getting rid of trees immediately or when they get dry. Here are two ways for removal.

Douglas Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer

A Douglas County woman has been charged with attempting to drive off while an officer was halfway in her car.

Douglas Schools Create Own Police Force After County Fails To Pay

Following the county's move not to fund extra school officers, the school system plans to create its own police force to secure campuses.