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Lauren McDonald
Forsyth County Coroner
770-205-3011 Phone
n/a Fax
Our mission is to maintain the highest standard of professionalism and integrity in determining the cause and manner of death while maintaining respect for the grieving families in their time of need. We want the people of the county to know, by our words and actions, we are sincere and loyal to them and we give highest regard to each and every death.
Our top priority is to determine an unbiased cause and manner of death and/or the possibility of criminal involvement. This is accomplished through careful examination and the gathering of evidence at the scene of death. When needed, our department provides testimony in criminal matters for the Forsyth County District Attorney or Public Defender. The Coroner and deputy Coroners also speak to community school groups about the hazards of drinking and other irresponsible behavior that could result in serious injury or death. Beyond the service and care we provide for families and individuals affected by death, we also play an active part in the communities we serve. Our department participates in the Georgia Child Fatality Death review committees. These reviews are conducted by multi-department teams that routinely and systematically examine the circumstances surrounding deaths in a given geographical area and age group. We worth with these committees to make recommendations for change that may reduce the risk of unexpected or unnatural death.
Another priority is to honor the deceased while serving the living. We accomplish this by connecting with the family and friends of the deceased and assisting them in dealing with their loss. We understand the loss of a loved one is a tremendous shock for family and friends. Once the deceased is under the jurisdiction of the Forsyth County Coroner’s Office, we provide family and friends with the appropriate information on all procedures.
We attempt to comfort grieving family and friends by providing relevant and informative literature.
Through autopsies at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations Forensic Laboratory, our findings help physicians gain insight into the success or failure of medical treatments and thus educating the future generation of forensic scientists and physicians. These findings also help family members learn more about family genetics that could be helpful in individual health and safety.
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