2022 Heart of the Community unsung hero recipient.

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David Thornton is a native of Rome. He and his wife, Teresa, have five children and 13 grandchildren. His community activities include: -Chaplain: Floyd County Police Department Floyd County Sheriff’s Office Gordon County Sheriff’s Office E-911 Metro Drug Task Force -Georgia Homeland Security Division -Sr. Chaplain Emeritus Georgia Sheriff’s Association -Armuchee High Football Team -Leader of Mission Trips to Israel and Greece -Founder of Essential Church for First Responders -Leads local ministers in service at the jail and other local needs in the community -Active in Rome GA Cares Program for Hurricane Relief -Vice-President Rome Noon Optimist Club -Referee for High School Basketball -Volunteer Coach Nominator: “He takes care of the Sheriff’s Office and their families and the incarcerated in our community and other communities. We are fortunate to have someone as selfless as David in Floyd County. He truly cares about all people and takes action to make their lives better.”