DeKalb: Thurmond Wins Democratic CEO Primary; DA James Voted Out

Michell Eloy / WABE

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Former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent Michael Thurmond beat out two challengers to win the Democratic primary for county CEO during Tuesday’s primary elections. 

Thurmond defeated former county Commissioner Connie Stokes and business owner Joe Bembry handily, with more than 70 percent of the vote.