Doctor Don Thomas of Dalton is serving his second term in the State Senate representing the 54th District.

Senator Thomas, a Republican, is a member of the Defense, Science and Technology; Ethics; Finance and Public Utilities; Health and Human Services; and Public Safety committee.

A lifelong resident of the district he represents, Thomas was born July 14, 1933 in Whitfield County. He graduated from Georgia Southern University and eventually earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta.

He serves as a family physician in the Dalton area with Whitfield Medical Professional Associates. His professional career also included serving as President of the Hospital Board Staff in Dalton.

Senator Thomas' political career began in 1972 with election to the Whitfield County School Board. He eventually served as chairman of the board from 1974 to 1984.

The newly-elected lawmaker stays active in his district through involvement with Gideons International and the Rotary Club. Thomas and his wife, Emma Jean, have eight children and fifteen grandchildren. The Thomases are very active in the Fellowship Bible Church in Dalton.

The 54th District includes: Catoosa, Murray, and part of Whitfield County.

November 1998