State Senator Lanny Thomas of Trion has been appointed to serve on several key Georgia Senate committees, giving Northwest Georgia a voice in major policy areas.

Thomas, a Republican representing Georgia’s 53rd Senate District, 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 assignments and thanked Lt. Governor Burt Jones, Senate President Pro Tempore Larry Walker, and the Senate Committee on Assignments for their trust.

Thomas said the committees touch the everyday lives of hardworking people back home, 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 that background has shown him how decisions made at the state level impact local classrooms, families, and communities.

Senator 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 Lanny.Thomas@senate.ga.gov.