Decaying Bodies Smell Part Of Push To Oust GA Coroner | Patch PM

There was plenty of news across Georgia on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

Geminid Meteor Shower Peak: When To See Fireballs In Georgia

The Geminids meteor shower, known for colorful shooting stars, fireballs and long-lasting tails, is like an early holiday light show coming to the skies over Georgia. The shower, regarded one of the year's best, peaks late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Suspect Arrested In Deadly Dart Container Plant Shooting: Sheriff

Officials say the suspect in a deadly shooting Friday morning at the Dart Container Corp. plant in Conyers has been taken into custody. He was found at a bus station in Alabama.

Worst Time To Drive In Atlanta This Holiday Season: AAA

A new AAA estimate says about over 104 million travelers will be driving for the Christmas holiday. And travel experts have warnings on the worst day to be on the road.

License Plate Reading Cameras Go Up Near Mall

At least 50 license plate reading cameras are going up near Gwinnett Place Mall to help police fight crime, according to a report.

House Party Fatal Shooting Leads To Lawrenceville Man's Arrest

Jose Rivera is accused of killing Christopher Morand of Lawrencville at a home in Suwanee after a house party the night before.

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. The nonbinding report cited the smell of decaying bodies seeping through the HVAC system into the county museum and other issues as problems for which Godwin was responsible.

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