June 11, 2015: WTOK: City of Meridian Recommendations
"They sound good," says Ward One Councilman George Thomas, "but again we have a lot of projects right now that we need to upgrade; Planet Playground I mentioned. It needs some major upgrading right now. There are ball-fields that don't have adequate parking. There are ball-fields that don't have walking trails where you can get to'em. If we add things without an overall plan, without a recreational plan for the city of Meridian, based on the needs of the people of Meridian, that's my big concern."
"They sound good," says Ward One Councilman George Thomas, "but again we have a lot of projects right now that we need to upgrade; Planet Playground I mentioned. It needs some major upgrading right now. There are ball-fields that don't have adequate parking. There are ball-fields that don't have walking trails where you can get to'em. If we add things without an overall plan, without a recreational plan for the city of Meridian, based on the needs of the people of Meridian, that's my big concern."
Apr 20, 2015: WTOK: Randle Jennings: City of Meridian Repayment Plan Latest
"I feel a lot differently," says Ward 1 Councilman, Dr. George Thomas. "That project was not carried through. It's now going on years, not months, not weeks, but years that no money has been paid. I want to go after whatever it takes. Those assets belong to the city taxpayers of Meridian. That money was taken from them in tax money, and put into that project. For him not to repay that money, that's stealing from the public."
"I feel a lot differently," says Ward 1 Councilman, Dr. George Thomas. "That project was not carried through. It's now going on years, not months, not weeks, but years that no money has been paid. I want to go after whatever it takes. Those assets belong to the city taxpayers of Meridian. That money was taken from them in tax money, and put into that project. For him not to repay that money, that's stealing from the public."
Apr 20, 2015: WTOK: Call To Hire More Full-Time Employees: City of Meridian
"Pay raises have been given that we haven't authorized," says Ward One Councilman George Thomas. In light of this fact, Thomas is requesting Mayor Percy Bland's office to present all proposals for pay raises to the city council for approval.
"Pay raises have been given that we haven't authorized," says Ward One Councilman George Thomas. In light of this fact, Thomas is requesting Mayor Percy Bland's office to present all proposals for pay raises to the city council for approval.
Mar 18, 2015: Meridian Star: Council limits number of pets residents can keep
The measure passed in a 3-1 vote, with Council President Dustin Markham voting against the amendments and Ward 1 Councilman Dr. George Thomas abstaining.
The measure passed in a 3-1 vote, with Council President Dustin Markham voting against the amendments and Ward 1 Councilman Dr. George Thomas abstaining.
Mar 4, 2015: Meridian Star: Hammon takes issue with city's priorities
Meridian also faces major sewer and water upgrades following an Environmental Protection Agency inspection that determined the city's aging utilities are in violation of the Clean Water Act. Councilman Dr. George Thomas said last week the cost for sewer and water upgrades to bring the city into compliance could cost up to $100 million.
Meridian also faces major sewer and water upgrades following an Environmental Protection Agency inspection that determined the city's aging utilities are in violation of the Clean Water Act. Councilman Dr. George Thomas said last week the cost for sewer and water upgrades to bring the city into compliance could cost up to $100 million.
Mar 4, 2015: WTOK: Temporary Workers: City Council Members Express Concerns
Although he's not calling for all temporary workers to be fired, Markham says the length of employment with the city for many of the temporary workers has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. That's why both Markham and Ward One Councilman Dr. George Thomas feel it's time to fill those slots with full-time employees.
Although he's not calling for all temporary workers to be fired, Markham says the length of employment with the city for many of the temporary workers has exceeded a reasonable amount of time. That's why both Markham and Ward One Councilman Dr. George Thomas feel it's time to fill those slots with full-time employees.
Sept 1, 2011: WMOX: George Thomas and Mark McDonald on The Morning Show
Councilman George Thomas and CAO Mark McDonald join Bill Smith and The Dog on The Morning Show
Councilman George Thomas and CAO Mark McDonald join Bill Smith and The Dog on The Morning Show
July 2, 2013: One Voice: A New Day Percy Bland Sworn in as Meridian’s First African-American Mayor
The Meridian City Council – newcomers Kim Houston, Ward 4, Dustin Markham, Ward 2, and Randy Hammon, Ward 5, and veterans George Thomas, Ward 1 and Barbara Henson, Ward 3 – took their oaths of office, which was administered simultaneously by The Honorable Lester F. Williamson Jr. Each council member gave responses after the ceremony.
The Meridian City Council – newcomers Kim Houston, Ward 4, Dustin Markham, Ward 2, and Randy Hammon, Ward 5, and veterans George Thomas, Ward 1 and Barbara Henson, Ward 3 – took their oaths of office, which was administered simultaneously by The Honorable Lester F. Williamson Jr. Each council member gave responses after the ceremony.
Council member since July 1985. Retired Professor Emeritus from Mississippi State University; Member and Sunday school teacher at Central United Methodist Church; Member of the Meridian Civitan Club and the Meridian Moose Lodge; Member of the Air Force Association and The Navy League; Past International President of Phi Delta Kappa Professional Education Association; Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Board Certified Counselor (NCC), and an Approved Counseling Supervisor (ACS)