David Thornton - Floyd County, Georgia

David Thornton is originally from Rome, Georgia. He volunteers at the Floyd County Sheriff's Office, RomeGACares, Rome Noon Optimist Club, founded the Essential Church for First Responders, and is a volunteer coach and referee for high school basketball. He lives with his wife, Teresa. They have five adult children and 13 grandchildren.

David Thornton (Floyd County Commission, District 4, Georgia, candidate 2025)

David currently serves as Floyd County Commissioner, District 4. He was first elected in 2025. 

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David previously worked in the pest control business. 

As of March 11, 2026, David Howard Thornton did not have a website or any information online.

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David Howard Thornton

David Thornton is originally from Rome, Georgia. He volunteers at the Floyd County Sheriff's Office as Chaplin, is the chief financial officer of RomeGACares, is the vice president of the Rome Noon Optimist Club, founded the Essential Church for First Responders, and is a volunteer coach and referee for high school basketball. He lives with his wife, Teresa, and their five adult children and 13 grandchildren. 

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