WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. — Security and safety in schools continues to be one of the biggest concerns for parents.
As a new school year begins, Whitfield County has almost doubled the number of School Resource Officers across the district.
Last year, the school system employed 15 officers. Now, 28 officers will cover the county’s 24 schools.
According to the state of Georgia, School Resource Officers perform law enforcement duties and ensure school safety…