Political Breakfast from WABE

Political Breakfast from WABE


How did Georgia founder James Oglethorpe go from slave trader to abolitionist? DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond's new book uncovers gaps in our state history.

February 29, 2024

On this week's Political Breakfast, we're joined by special guest, DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond, who is also an author and longtime historian!His new book is titled, 'James Oglethorpe: Father of Georgia, A founder's journey from slave trader to ab