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Don Thomas
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  • 1997 - Sworn in Georgia Senate
Biographical Information
Occupation: Family Practice of Medicine
Spouse: Emma Jean
Birthdate: July 14
Education: Georgia Southern University, Medical College of Georgia in Augusta
Religion: Fellowship Bible Church in Dalton
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