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Larry Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation maintenance management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also has an MBA degree in management information systems from Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a father of two children, and attends Elevate Christian Church.

Larry Thomas is an independent business owner. He works at Gilshot Genealogy Services, where he has been for 12 years. He also works as an independent contractor at Gilshot Enterprises Consulting Services, where he has been for 11 years. He previously served in the United States Army.

Larry Thomas's campaign for mayor is his first entry into politics.

Said he is committed to "sustainable development that preserves our natural environment, enhances the quality of life for residents, and ensures the long-term health of our community."

- Said he is committed to "sustainable development that preserves our natural environment, enhances the quality of life for residents, and ensures the long-term health of our community."

Natural Resources & the Environment

Cobb County Courier, Larry Thomas Promises Transparency In Run For Powder Springs City Council

Opposes raising the millage rate on citizens of Powder Springs.

Opposes unnecessary annexation of Powder Springs neighborhoods.

Wants to streamline the permitting process for housing development.

- Opposes raising the millage rate on citizens of Powder Springs.
- Opposes unnecessary annexation of Powder Springs neighborhoods.
- Wants to streamline the permitting process for housing development.

Housing & Urban Development

As of August 31, 2023, Larry W. Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Wants DDA meetings to be published to the public.

- Wants DDA meetings to be published to the public.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Larry Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation maintenance management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He also has a Masters of Business Administration degree in management information systems from Southern Polytechnic State University. He is a father of two children and currently lives in Powder Springs. He attends Elevate Christian Church.

Larry Thomas is an independent business owner. He works at Gilshot Genealogy Services, where he has been for 12 years. He also works as an independent contractor at Gilshot Enterprises Consulting Services, where he has been for 11 years. He previously worked at IBS Software Services, Barkawi Management Consultants, General Dynamics Information Technology, Geiger International, and the United States Army.

Larry Thomas's campaign for mayor of Powder Springs is his first entry into politics.

As of August 31, 2023, Larry W. Thomas’s website did not contain information on this issue and Larry W. Thomas did not complete our questionnaire.

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor runs the city day to day and prepares the budget each year, meaning that they propose how much funding goes to each city department, including the police department, city parks, transportation, and the fire department. 
- The mayor also hires the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and city department heads, such as City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation. 
- Most Georgia mayors are elected in odd years to four year terms. Elections are nonpartisan. 