Sen. Lanny Thomas Announces Committee Appointments
ATLANTA — State Sen. Lanny Thomas, R–Trion, has been appointed to serve on several key Georgia Senate committees, giving Northwest Georgia representation in areas ranging from education and transportation to natural resources and local government.
Thomas was appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments and will serve on the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, Higher Education Committee, Natural Resources and the Environment Committee, and Transportation Committee. He will also serve as an ex-officio member of the Education and Youth Committee and the State and Local Governmental Operations Committee.
Thomas said he is honored to represent Northwest Georgia through the committee assignments and thanked Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, and the Senate Committee on Assignments for their trust.
“These committees touch the everyday lives of the hardworking people back home,” Thomas said, adding that he looks forward to bringing Northwest Georgia’s voice into those discussions.
A retired educator with more than 35 years of experience, Thomas said education will remain a major focus of his work in the Senate. He also brings local government experience, having served six years as a town councilman and eight years as mayor.
Thomas said his background has shown him how decisions made at the state level impact local classrooms, families, and communities.
Sen. Thomas represents Georgia’s 53rd Senate District, which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties, along with a portion of Floyd County. He can be reached at 404-657-7716 or by email at [email protected].