Local Hero: Barnes Quietly Makes Life Better In Dallas-Hiram

DALLAS-HIRAM, GA — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. We’re working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Julie Barnes, who nominated Thomas Barnes of Dallas-Hiram.

Local hero’s full name

Thomas Barnes

Local hero’s home state

Georgia

Local hero’s Patch

Dallas-Hiram

How do you know the local hero?

Husband

What does the local hero do?

Firefighter

Why do you believe the local hero should be recognized or honored?

Devoted 18-year Paulding County firefighter that had a career-ending Pontine stroke in April 2022.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the local hero?

His selflessness.

Thank you for all you do, Thomas Barnes!

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Know someone making a difference in town? Nominate them as a local hero here.