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East Central Elementary Invests in the Well-being of Teachers and Students
Paulding Sheriff Launches Project Lifesaver
Rome City Schools Recognizes Teacher and Support Employee of the Year
Rome City Schools Will Remain in Phase Two of COVID-19 Plan After Fall Break
New Breed of Spiders Wash Over Northern Georgia
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- National
Unemployment continues decline after federal benefits expiration
Hundreds of Businesses Put on Notice Over ‘Fake Reviews’
Holiday blues? Economic challenges threaten season with delays, shortages and price hikes
Survey: Pandemic shutdowns created ‘lost generation’ that will impact careers, mental health
Food prices reach highest level in a decade
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- Local Government
Success Stories: Rockmart Church Street Silver Comet Trailhead
Superintendent Louis Byars Addresses North Rome Community Action Committee about Future Plan
RCS Transportation Department Holds Annual Training Event with City of Rome
Haralson County to Join List of Broadband Ready Communities
Rome City Schools Name New Asst. Superintendent
- State Politics
Report says Georgia government could operate more than a month with rainy funds
GA Congresswoman Wants to Incentivize Pet Food Donations in New Legislation
Georgia to seek deadline extension for federal aid
Georgia judges, prosecutors call for judicial reforms
Georgia Joins 19-State Effort Urging Congress to Oppose Legislation Increasing Natural Gas, Oil Costs
- Georgia Legislature
Georgia lawmakers begin process to bolster freight needs
Ralston Peddles $25M Bonus for Local police, $10M Raise for Prosecutors
Georgia House leader wants more spending to fight crime in Atlanta
Victims of Stalking Have More Protections in Georgia Beginning Thursday
July 1 to Bring Host of New Laws for Georgians
- Local Gov’t Around GA
Taxation by Citation: City of Adrian Used Court Fund to Pay Bonuses for Police Department
Candidate Says Mayor is Using Antiquated Ordinance, Police to Remove Signs from Private Property
Speed Camera Enforcement Set to Begin at Some Effingham county Schools
Statesboro City Councilwoman Received Unemployment Benefits Based on Elected Official Compensation
Glynn Co. Bans Alcohol on Beaches for GA-FL weekend
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- Crime & Safety
Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney Announces Guilty Plea of Defendant in GBI Gang, Human Trafficking Investigation
Arrests Made in Drive-By Shooting and Vehicle Pursuit
Paulding Co. Jailers Arrested for Sexual Assault
Triathlon to Cause Delays Sunday in Walker County
Rome High Golf Plays at Stonebridge Golf Club in Last Local Meet of the Season
- Community
Date Set for 2021 Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. Christmas Shopping Event
RHS Future Farmers of America Students Participate in Coosa Valley Fair Livestock Show
Passion for education leads to decades of service to Floyd County School System for two GHC alumni
Rome City Schools Awarded $250,000 in SUCCESS Grant Funds to be Used at Anna K. Davie Elementary
Rome High Schools Student Place at Area FFA Career Development Event
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Saldano Brothers Acquitted of All Charges After Two Day Trial
First Amendment Lawsuit Against Savannah Mayor Ends with Permanent Injunction
Georgia judges, prosecutors call for judicial reforms
District Attorney in Columbus Suspended by Governor Kemp
3 Make Short List for 4th Judgeship in Ogeechee Judicial circuit
- Investigations
Attorney General Opens Inquiry into City of Oliver After Refusal to Provide Public Records
Evans Memorial Nurses, Doctor: “Woman Can’t Be Seen Due to Blacklisting by Hospital Admin”
Against Plea of Deputy, EMH Discharged Man Who Later Died in Officer-Involved Shooting
DOCS: Violent Abuse Allegations, Reprimand Taint Admin Files of Sheriff’s Candidate
Congressional Candidate’s Claims About Educational Degrees, Nursing Tenure Are Inconsistent
- Law Enforcement
Paulding Sheriff Launches Project Lifesaver
12 Graduate from DCS Basic Community Supervision Training
IRS Files Lien Against South Georgia Sheriff After a Decade of Unpaid Taxes
Taxation by Citation: City of Adrian Used Court Fund to Pay Bonuses for Police Department
Officer Killed in the Line of Duty to Be Laid to Rest Friday
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North Georgia Local News
The media center at East Central Elementary was full of positive energy Wednesday afternoon, October 20, as teachers were presented with an opportunity, through...
Law Enforcement
Sheriff Gary Gulledge is proud to announce the implementation of Project Lifesaver in Paulding County. Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated...
North Georgia Community
Sheriff Gary Gulledge announces the 2021 Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. Christmas shopping event requirements and important dates. Paulding Cops for Kids, Inc. is...
North Georgia Community
Agriculture educator at Rome High School, Rachael Dunaway, brought her Future Farmers of America (FFA) students to the Coosa Valley Fair on Wednesday, October...
North Georgia Local News
The time has come once again to shine a light on a few of Rome City Schools’ most dedicated team members. On October 19,...
North Georgia Community
Education duo. Husband and wife. Georgia Highlands College alumni. Assistant Principal. Teacher. And the list goes on and on for Robert and April Cummings....
State Politics
(The Center Square) – Georgia had enough money in its rainy day fund to cover 39.3 days of expenses before finishing last fiscal year...
State News
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s transportation revenue is showing more positive signs of recovery, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Commissioner Russell McMurry said. The...
Health
(The Center Square) – The majority of Americans believe the threat of the coronavirus is getting less serious, and a plurality believe President Joe...
State News
The Tennessee Valley Authority and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reached a multi-agency agreement to provide continued funding for three federal fish...
State Politics
Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06) joined Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08), a member of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, and Representatives Fred Upton (MI-06) and Young...
State News
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has announced that 61 offenders completed their high school coursework during FY2020 and FY2021 through Foothills Education Charter...
Law Enforcement
City of Adrian bank statements show a handful of bonuses paid to employees of the police department from the city’s court account, prompting questions...
Local Gov't Around GA
A candidate seeking office in the City of Port Wentworth claims that police are removing campaign signs from the yards of her supporters at...
Local Gov't Around GA
Beginning October 1, a number of school zones in Effingham County will utilize unmanned speed detection devices to fine speeders. These particular speed zone...
Columns
“If politicians stopped meddling with things they don’t understand, there would be a more drastic reduction in the size of government than anyone in...
Sticky Post
The following column is an opinion piece and reflects the views of the author and not those of The Georgia Virtue. Three different cases...
Let Me Tell You Why You're Wrong
In Ep. 192, Dave, Matt, and Jessica discuss the newest secession effort, 2 qualified immunity rulings handed down by SCOTUS, and Texas’ effort to...
National Politics
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers need to rethink their strategy to regulate Big Tech as calls for increased oversight grow louder, according to a...
National Politics
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and the House Judiciary Committee passed H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. McBath is the lead sponsor of the...
National Politics
Last week the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff’s bipartisan bill to reform transparency and accountability in America’s prisons. Sen. Ossoff introduced the Prison...
