Douglas County Coroner under state investigation

Name: Douglas County Coroner under state investigation
Uploaded: 2026-05-05T18:23:46Z
Duration: 4 min 59 s

FOX LOCAL Atlanta · May 5, 2026 · 4m 59s

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The Georgia Coroner’s Training Council convened a high-stakes hearing on Tuesday, May 5, to address explosive allegations of statutory noncompliance within the Douglas County Coroner’s Office. The investigation centers on claims that Coroner Renee Godwin allowed deputy coroners to conduct death investigations, sign official reports, and handle death certificates without being properly sworn in or bonded—a direct violation of Georgia law.