OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – On Wednesday, Douglas County officials gave a tour of the new Youth and Family Support Center. The building was originally intended to house youth currently incarcerated at the Douglas County Youth Center near 41st and Pacific Streets. The objects on display included the residential units, classrooms, computer lab, library and childcare […]
Bill Peacock testifies in Douglas County trial Testimony continues in the trial of Douglas County’s top politicians accused of a bid fraud case. The court heard from Bill Peacock, who had his criminal case separated from those of the other four defendants and was granted immunity. DOUGLAS COUNTY, Georgia. – Testimony concluded this week in […]
ALEXANDRIA – The Douglas County 4-H Dog Show was held Friday, August 2, where youth and their dogs competed in events such as agility, jumping, show, Rally O and obedience competitions. The dog show began with agility, a showjumping event that combines elements of the dog’s agility, liveliness and confidence with the handler’s control over […]
Opening statements in Douglas County corruption trial Opening arguments are currently underway in a case with significant political implications in Douglas County. Prosecutors have accused the suspended Douglas County Commission Chair, a suspended county commissioner and the county’s tax commissioner of bidding rigging by arranging for a political supporter to receive a county contract. DOUGLAS […]
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Georgia. – Jury selection is expected to begin soon in the trial of several Douglas County officials accused of bid-rigging. Suspended Douglas County Executive Romona Jackson Jones, Commissioner Henry Mitchell and Tax Commissioner Greg Baker were among the five people charged in February 2023. At the heart of the criminal case is a […]
OMAHA, Nebraska (WOWT) – Just before midnight Tuesday, 64-year-old Mursal Jama was shot and killed in front of his home. Investigators believe six young people between the ages of 11 and 17 took his SUV and left town, allegedly to steal more weapons. So far, three of those arrested are being tried as adults for […]
MILLERVILLE – After a hiatus of several years, Millerville Butter Days are back this year for one day only on Saturday, August 24th. Events begin at 4 p.m. with a kids’ tractor pull sponsored by JB Tractor, a butter carving contest sponsored by Millerville Co-op Creamery, kids’ games, face painting, axe throwing and food trucks […]
Douglasville residents could face tax increases Taxpayers are struggling to keep the cost of their homes down. Douglasville is proposing a double-digit property tax increase. DOUGLASVILLE, Georgia. – The Douglasville City Council has proposed a 16.67% property tax increase. The city has planned a 1.25 percent tax rate increase to offset both the loss of […]
DOUGLAS COUNTY – Over the past 20 years, the average sales price for lakefront homes in Douglas County has increased from around $284,800 (in 2004) to about $590,000 (in 2024) – about 51.7%. Information from the Douglas County Assessor’s office shows that there have been approximately 86 lakefront sales since October 2023 with an average […]
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nevada (KOLO) – Douglas County is celebrating what it says is the successful passage of its voter registration law. The county says the law is critical to maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter rolls in Douglas County. The process began in July with the distribution of over 3,000 confirmation cards sent to voters who […]
