Name Recognition: Primary ballots got longer in August as more candidates entered statewide races. On the Democratic side, Michael Thurmond announced his run for governor. His extensive resume includes serving as CEO of DeKalb County for two terms and as state labor commissioner for three terms; he ran for U.S. Senate in 2010 and lost to incumbent Republican Johnny Isakson....| Georgia Trend Magazine
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-St. Simons Island, has become the first Republican to jump into next year’s U.S. Senate race following term-limited Gov. Brian| The Georgia Sun