GA Top News: Old Soldiers, Coroner Fight, Tampon Tax, Troop Cards

ATLANTA, GA — There was lots of important news stories from Georgia Patches this week, including calls for a coroner to be removed from office over record-keeping issues and the smell of decaying bodies; the Atlanta Journal-Constitution wrangled with director Clint Eastwood over the film "Richard Jewell"; a 9-year-old sent hundreds of cards to troops overseas; and a protest was held over the sales tax on tampons. Other top stories this week included where to see great Christmas light displays in the metro, Clemson's quarterback shares his love for this Georgia hometown, a metro city is ranked the most generous in the country, and a security camera hack scares a couple.

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Douglas County Coroner Faces Removal From Office; What's Next

Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin is under fire, but officials disagree about whether problems outlined in a report justify removing her from office. A grand jury recommended that Godwin be removed from her elected office; problems cited include failure to report child deaths, expense issues and the smell of decaying bodies in the courthouse.

Clemson Quarterback Shines Light On Hometown Of Cartersville

Clemson clinched the ACC title last weekend with the help of its quarterback, Cartersville High School alum Trevor Lawrence.

Tampon Tax Protest Demand Georgia Drop Fee

Georgia and other states that tax menstrual products such as tampons are being targeted for changed in a "Tax Free. Period." campaign.

Marietta Girl, 9, Sends Nearly 800 Cards To Military Troops

Jaida Burke, 9, started the group KIDS CARE to do community service projects and this fall collected 739 handmade cards to mail overseas to military troops.

AJC Demands Disclaimer For 'Richard Jewell' Movie

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is fighting back against claims made in a new Clint Eastwood movie portraying the paper's coverage of the 1996 Olympic bombing in Atlanta. The film's portrayal of the event could cause "devastating harm to the reputations of the AJC and its hard-working journalists," the paper said in a statement to film makers.

Public Funding Ends For Old Soldiers Day Parade

After being sued by individuals affiliated with the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the City of Alpharetta voted to end public funding for the city's annual Old Soldiers Day Parade.

Best Christmas Lights In Atlanta: When, Where To View Them

Check out some nearby tree lights in Atlanta. Get in the 2019 holiday spirit by enjoying the festivities at places like the Atlanta Station and Woodruff Park and more. Here are 5 locations worth checking out.

Here are more important stories this week:

• Two Gold's Gyms In Douglasville Moving To Old Toys 'R Us
• Firefighters Awarded For Saving Nervous Dog
• Frey ES Special Needs Teacher Charged With Cruelty To Children
• Scorpion Bites Woman On Flight To Atlanta: United
• Cherokee Man Sentenced For Killing Passenger While Drunk: Cops
• GA Councilman Who Objects To Interracial Marriage To Resign
• Lawrenceville Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Stalking Ex
• Marietta Listed As Top 'Most Generous' City: GoFundMe
• Woman's Security Camera Hacked, 'I Can See You' Stranger Says
• Hate Crimes In Georgia: FBI Report Shows Increase
• 4 Georgians, Ex-NFL Players, Among 10 Charged In Fraud Scheme
• Best College Cities In America 2020: Atlanta Makes The List
• Mom Who Left Down Syndrome Son At Hospital Released On Bond
• Worst Time To Drive In Atlanta This Holiday Season: AAA

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