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- Forrest Gander § (born 1956) – poet, essayist and translator
- Greg Garcia – director, producer, writer; creator of the sitcoms, Raising Hope and My Name Is Earl and co-creator of Yes, Dear
- Clifton Garvin – CEO of Exxon from 1975 to 1986
- Azita Ghanizada § – actress, Saira Batra on General Hospital: Night Shift
- Vince Gilligan – writer, director, producer, creator of the TV series Breaking Bad
- Jim Gilmore – former governor of Virginia
- Jack Gilpin – actor
- Ellen Glasgow – early 20th century novelist
- Irving Gottesman - long stint as professor and professor emeritus at University of Virginia
- Lauren Graham – actress, comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls
- Samuel Gravely – African-American officer who broke many racial barriers while serving in the U.S. Navy
- David Grohl – Foo Fighters (born in Ohio, moved to Virginia at age 3)
- Wayne Grubb – NASCAR crew chief and former driver
- Kevin Grubb – NASCAR driver
- Johnny Grubb – Major League Baseball player
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