George Thompson, a native of St. Petersburg, Florida, graduated from Dixie M. Hollins Senior High School in 1977.  Mr. Thompson graduated from Albany State College in 1982 with a B.S. degree in Physical Education.  In that same year he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys.
   Mr. Thompson began his coaching career at Pelham High School in Pelham, Georgia.  During his six years at Pelham, he was also the head track coach.  His 1988 Pelham track team won the Region 1-A championship and was the Region runner-up in both 1987 and 1989.
     In 1990, Mr. Thompson took a position as assistant football and head track coach at Bainbridge High School.  His 1991 track team was the Region 1-AAA champ and the runner-up in 1992. 
     In the fall of 1992, Mr. Thompson arrived at Thomasville High School. His 1998 Bulldog track team was the Region champ in 1998.
     Mr. Thompson is married to the former Rosanna Mitchell of Thomasville.  They have three wonderful children:  a son, Brandon and two daughters, Briana and Kameon.