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Michael Thurmond: A look at the AJC’s coverage

Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was one of the special guests to speak in honor during the unveiling of the statue at Xermona Clayton Plaza in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Dekalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was one of the special guests to speak in honor during the unveiling of the statue at Xermona Clayton Plaza in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)
April 20, 2026

Read The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s previous coverage of Michael Thurmond, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in Georgia.

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