Coroner Under Fire Over Death Ruling | Atlanta News

Georgia’s Coroner Training Council is poised to suspend Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin for 180 days and revoke Deputy Coroner Carmen Chandler’s certification, sparking controversy over a disputed death investigation. Stephanie Lewallen, whose ex-husband died in January 2025, challenges the suicide ruling, alleging Deputy Coroner Helen Neal—not Godwin—made the call based on flawed scene reports. The sheriff’s office remains silent, while Godwin maintains her certification process is ongoing and denies wrongdoing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8a7fa0bf171a353c