ATLANTA — Michael Thurmond has entered Georgia's race for governor.

The former DeKalb County CEO and longtime Democratic lawmaker officially launched his campaign early Wednesday morning.

He said in a social media post he was running to "fight for working families, protect and expand access to healthcare, and build an education system that creates multiple pathways to success.

"Washington Republicans have put 750,000 Georgians’ access to healthcare at risk and cut critical food assistance to struggling families – but the fight is just beginning. Let’s put our boots on Georgia ground to get the job done," the post, accompanying a debut campaign ad , stated.

He strongly hinted at an impending run a few weeks ago at a Baptist convention in Albany.

"If y'all invite me back next year

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