The Brief
- Coroner Renee Godwin faces intense scrutiny and a possible suspension from the Coroner Training Council over allegations of office mismanagement.
- Among other things, state officials raised sharp concerns about an uncertified deputy working active cases and poor communication with grieving local families.
- Relatives of Malachi Mitchell and Kenneth Massey confronted Godwin, criticizing her handling of death investigations from last year.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. – Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin is fighting to save her reputation and possible suspension following a barrage of state allegations targeting her administration.
What we know:
Godwin admitted to the Coroner Training Council that her deputy coroners operated without being properly sworn in by a judge. She stated she was unaware of the correct legal protocol and claimed her predecessor, longtime coroner Randy Daniel, followed the exact same practice. After discovering the violation, Godwin had the deputies sworn in again around the 11th to bring the office into compliance.…