More By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Hearings would precede judge’s decision on Newton coroner's job, council’s decision on pay Dorothea Bailey-Butts COVINGTON, Ga. — Newton County’s coroner is facing both losing her salary and her elected position after the county manager recently began the process of seeking her removal from office. The Georgia Coroners Training Council is scheduled to meet later this month and could consider removing Coroner Dorothea Bailey-Butts’ certification that state law requires she have before she can be paid, said Council Chairman Richard Stanley of Dublin.