The Road to Georgia State
Trooper Begins Here. Is This
the Road for You?
Since its incepon in 197, the Georgia State atrol GS
has been commied to providing the highest level of
professional public service to the cizens and visitors who
live in and travel to the State of Georgia. GS Troopers invesgate
trac crashes and enforce trac and criminal laws on the state’s
roadways. During its 2year history, GS has trained thousands
of men and women of various demographics through its 10
Trooper Schools. The 106th and 107th Trooper Schools are
currently in session and will graduate August 2019 and January
2020, consecuvely.
rior to becoming a GS Trooper, trooper cadets spend 19
weeks at the academy in Forsyth, Georgia, followed by 12 weeks
of intheeld training at three of the ytwo patrol posts
throughout the state, and then return to the academy for a
nal week of training. The Georgia eace cer Standards and
Training Council ST requires that all peace ocers receive
a minimum of 400 hours of basic mandate training. At the
compleon of trooper school, trooper cadets will receive more
than 1,00 hours of training, including driving, defensive taccs,
vehicle stops, Spanish, trac law, criminal law and criminal
procedure, rearms, accident invesgaon, and various other
training. Aer graduaon, troopers receive an addional week
of training to become cered child passenger safety technicians
before reporng to their assigned patrol post.
Trooper school is not open to only Georgia residents. n fact,
the 107th trooper school has trooper cadets from Michigan,
Alabama, New Jersey, hio, and South Carolina, as well as
West Africa and Brazil. The age range is from 20 to 49, and
many of the trooper cadets have had military or prior law
enforcement eperience. Currently, applicants for the 10th
trooper school have been selected, and applicaons for the
109th are being accepted now through September 22, 2019.
There is an eightstep process towards becoming a trooper which
includes: applicaon submission physical tness assessment
polygraph eaminaon background invesgaon oral interview
psychological evaluaon medical evaluaondrug screening and
ST applicaon and approval.
f you want to oin a select group of men and women who have
a passion for usce, a desire to help their community, and to
make a dierence in the lives of others, please visit the Georgia
State atrol recruing website at www.gatrooper.com today
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Types of Inspections
Hiring an inspector is a great way to protect yourself during your
due diligence process when buying a home. Georgia is a ‘Buyer
Beware’ state. Therefore, Angie and I recommend to all of our
residential and commercial buyers that they have an inspection executed.
My team and I can put you in touch with inspection companies that
provide a discount to the military, to veterans and to first responders.
An inspection’s cost generally is based off of the square footage of the
property. Inspectors look for signs of damage and defects. The inspection
fee is a great investment and can save you future financial hardship.
There are some specific inspections that are recommended on a caseby
case basis:
Chimney: Some older chimneys don’t have flue liners. A chimney
inspector also can make sure smoke is discharged properly and that the
cap is in good repair.
Electrical
Lead-Based Paint: The federal government banned the use of leadbased
paint in 1978. But older homes, and even some built after that, still
can contain it. You have the right to have the home tested for lead-based
paint and to hire a certified lead abatement contractor to remove it.
Heating and Air Conditioning
Wood Damage: You can find wood-destroying critters in just about any
part of the country, but they thrive in warm climates. A pest inspection
discloses not only the presence of termites or powder post beetles but
also non-pest issues, such as dry rot.
Foundation: While a home inspector can tell you if your home was
built on a slab or raised foundation and note suspicious cracks, a
foundation engineer can tell you if the home is sliding or the foundation
is faulty.
Pool and Spa: Pool and spa experts can offer an estimated life
expectancy of the unit, based on crucial key components, such as the
heater or spa blower. These specialists also check for leaks.
Roof
Sewer or Septic System: Some older homes may not be connected to
a sewer system. Modern inspection technology calls for a digital camera
to be inserted into the sewer line and pushed through to the main line.
Gases and Chemicals: A mitigation contractor can test for radon or
methane gas and recommend ways to remove it. Qualified formaldehyde
inspectors also can determine the presence of unacceptable levels of this
colorless and flammable chemical, often used in building products.
Mold: Typical in residences in damp, humid climates, mold can trigger
health problems even in healthy individuals. An inspector can test for its
presence and determine what type of mold it is.
Be sure to hire the right inspector to ensure that you are protected
during your purchase.
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