Background
Thomas, Richard Dale was born on October 8, 1949 in Hogansville, Georgia, United States. Son of Benjamin J. Thomas and Marie (Phillips) Cook.
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Richard Dale Thomas, American Newspaper editors Professional Journalism fellow Stanford (California) U., 1979-1980. President Goodwill Industries, Macon, 1988-1989, Macon (Georgia) Arts Alliance,1994-1995; chairman Kids Voting/Georgia, Macon, 1992-1994. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Georgia Press Association (board directors 1991-1993, treasurer since 1995).
Education
Bachelor, Mercer U., 1975.
Career
Public affairs coordinator, Station WMAZ-television-AM, Macon, Georgia, 1971-1972; managing editor, Boca Raton (Florida) News, 1977-1981; editor, Boca Raton (Florida) News, 1981-1983; reporter, The Macon Telegraph, 1973; city editor, The Macon Telegraph, 1973-1976; assistant managing editor, The Macon Telegraph, 1976-1977; vice president, editor, The Macon Telegraph, since 1983.
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President Goodwill Industries, Macon, 1988-1989, Macon (Georgia) Arts Alliance,1994-1995. Chairman Kids Voting/Georgia, Macon, 1992-1994. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, Georgia Press Association (board directors 1991-1993, treasurer since 1995).
Connections
Married Martha Yates, June 25, 1971. Children: Richard J., Elizabeth L.
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Religion
Roman Catholic