Tag: Michael Thurmond

Former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond wants to chart a middle course in his campaign, emphasizing inclusivity, respect for political differences, and a commitment to coalition building that may be attractive to voters looking for a more moderate, sensible approach to politics. But in these times of divisiveness, it remains to be seen if voters on either side really want to embrace a campaign with a vision of bringing people together.

If former DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond announces in the weeks ahead that he's running for the Democratic nomination for governor, which seems increasingly likely, one of his most important allies on the campaign trail will be a Georgian who died 240 years ago.

Many voters were still exhausted from last November’s presidential election when the state’s political class made a sharp turn and almost immediately began handicapping Georgia’s 2026 statewide races. Here, a look at the Republicans and Democrats who are already setting their sights on the governor's mansion and who else may yet run.

On Friday, the Atlanta open was canceled and more businesses began to re-open. Here’s your Saturday morning update.

On Thursday, Georgia's unemployment rate continued to rise and Zoo Atlanta announced its re-opening. Here’s your Friday morning update.

Some politicians follow their gut when taking action. Others follow the votes. Michael Thurmond follows the flowchart.

Many DeKalb County residents had a rude awakening this morning when they turned on their showers and faucets to find, well, nothing. Sometime before 4:30 in the morning, a 48-inch transmission water main broke and flooded a section of Buford Highway north of I-285.

As a government reformer launches a bid to become county CEO, state lawmakers threaten to eliminate the job altogether

Five of the six suspended DeKalb County school board members have asked the governor to give them back their jobs. All have a common message: My reinstatement would “more likely than not” improve the district’s chances to remain accredited.

It was an encounter worthy of a reality TV show. A roomful of parents and homeowners, angry and distrustful and ready to bolt from the disgraced DeKalb County schools. The new superintendent standing before them with one shot to win them over.