Sen. Lanny Thomas Announces Appointments to Senate Committees

ATLANTA (May 1, 2026) - Sen. Lanny Thomas (R-Trion) was recently appointed by the Senate Committee on Assignments to serve on several key Senate committees, ensuring Northwest Georgia has a strong voice in shaping policy, advancing local priorities and preparing legislation for the next legislative session.

Sen. Thomas will serve on the following committees:

• Banking and Financial Institutions
• Education and Youth - Ex-Officio
• Higher Education
• Natural Resources and the Environment
• State and Local Governmental Operations - Ex-Officio
• Transportation

"I am honored to serve Northwest Georgia through these committee assignments, and I appreciate the trust placed in me by Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker and the Senate Committee on Assignments," said Sen. Thomas. "These committees touch the everyday lives of the hardworking people back home, and I am grateful for the opportunity to bring Northwest Georgia's voice into these conversations."

A retired educator with more than 35 years of experience, Sen. Thomas brings a background in education to his committee work. He also has experience in local government, having served six years as a town councilman and eight years as mayor.

"Education has been my life's work, and I have spent decades working with students, families, teachers and communities across Northwest Georgia," Sen. Thomas added. "I have seen firsthand how decisions made at the state level impact our classrooms, and I look forward to bringing that perspective with me as we work to support strong schools and better outcomes for our students. My time in local government taught me that public service starts with listening and doing the work, and I will continue that approach in the Senate."

You can find more information about Sen. Thomas here.

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Sen. Lanny Thomas represents the 53^rd Senate District, which includes Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade and Walker counties, as well as a portion of Floyd County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 657-7716 or by email at [email protected].

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