Lanny Thomas serves as a Republican Senator for District 53 in the Georgia state legislature.
Thomas earned a high school diploma from Lafayette High School and a bachelor’s degree in education from West Georgia College. Thomas’ career experience includes teaching at Pennville Elementary, LaFayette High School, and Trion City Schools. Thomas went on to earn a master’s degree and an education specialist degree from Jacksonville State University. Thomas has also served as the mayor of Trion, a Trion city council member, and a deacon.






