Hall of Fame Inductee
Honorable Michael Thurmond
Paine College
About
Michael Thurmond, a Paine College graduate, has served Georgia as labor commissioner, a state legislator, and later as chief executive officer of DeKalb County. He is also a lawyer and author of Georgia political history.
Accomplishments
- Georgia commissioner of labor and later DeKalb County CEO.
- Former Georgia state representative.
- Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2000.
Year of award
2000
Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Government and Law.