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A man walks past Sderot police station, which was destroyed during battles to dislodge Hamas gunmen inside, on Oct. 8 // Photo Credit: RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP/Times of Israel
October 9, 2023, 4:09 pm
Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Hamas Attacks
Emotions run the gamut, as the Jewish community plans for a rally in support of Israel.
By Dave Schechter
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is seeking a second term in Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
October 27, 2022, 10:32 am
Republicans Eye Congressional Pick-up
Redistricting put GOP in position to increase its edge in state's delegation.
By Dave Schechter
Cynthia McKinney is part of Memorial Drive, which runs from Stone Mountain to downtown Atlanta.
December 22, 2021, 2:09 pm
YIR: Legislators Vow to Rename Cynthia McKinney Parkway
July 2021: The latest controversy involving the former Democratic congresswoman has prompted a move to strip her name from highways.
By Dave Schechter
Cynthia McKinney Parkway is a part of Memorial Drive, which runs from Stone Mountain to downtown Atlanta.
July 13, 2021, 3:52 pm
Legislators Vow to Rename Cynthia McKinney Parkway
The latest controversy involving the former Democratic congresswoman has prompted a move to strip her name from highways.
By Dave Schechter
Pleas for peace from relatives in Jerusalem led Jon Ossoff to lead a call for an immediate cease-fire.
May 18, 2021, 9:45 pm
Ossoff Leads Senate Call for Cease-Fire
The Jewish senator from Georgia received an email from relatives in Jerusalem in harm’s way from rockets launched by Islamic groups in Gaza.
By Dave Schechter
The Democratic challenger to Republican interim Sen. Kelly Loeffler calls himself “a staunch ally and supporter of Israel.”
December 11, 2020, 12:59 pm
Warnock’s Israel Stance Remains an Issue
Support for Israel is at the heart of lobbying for Jewish votes by the Democratic and Republican candidates as the Senate runoffs near.
By Dave Schechter
Democrat Jon Ossoff will face off against Sen. David Perdue in the Jan. 5 election.
December 9, 2020, 9:34 am
Jewish Vote a Prize for Senate Candidates
Determining which side is playing offense and which defense in the U.S. Senate runoff campaigns is in the eye of the Jewish beholder.
By Dave Schechter
November 24, 2020, 5:16 pm
Letter to the Editor: Dr. Jeffrey Kunkes
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Dr. Jeffrey Kunkes
October 28, 2020, 7:58 am
Letter to the Editor: Susan Cohen
The AJT welcomes your letters. If you would like your letter to be published, please write 200 words or less, and send it to editor@atljewishtimes.com.
By Susan Cohen
Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) testifies to the Senate Judiciary Committee during the second day of confirmation hearings on Senator Jeff Sessions' (R-AL) nomination to be U.S. attorney general in Washington, U.S., January 11, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
October 16, 2020, 6:19 am
New Voices Highlight Metro Congress Races
Beyond the anticipated close races in the 6th and 7th, at least two other districts will elect new representatives.
By Dave Schechter
People waited in long lines on Tuesday to vote in Georgia’s primary. ELIJAH NOUVELAGE / GETTY IMAGES
June 12, 2020, 7:52 am
Finger-pointing in Georgia’s Messy Primary Election
Ossoff now gears up for November contest against GOP Senate incumbent, 7th District Dems head to August run off, and 6th to offer 2018 rematch.
By Dave Schechter
Rep. Lucy McBath with Rabbi Joshua Lesser of Congregation Bet Haverim.
October 30, 2019, 10:31 am
AJC Launches Black-Jewish Congressional Caucus
More than 200 members of congress, clergy and lay leaders celebrated the historic launch of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations Oct. 23.
By Patrice Worthy
U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson is a Democrat from Georgia’s fourth Congressional District.
January 9, 2019, 12:49 pm
Jewish Atlanta Reacts to Comparison of President to Hitler
In a controversial statement, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson attempted to parallels between President Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler.
By Eddie Samuels
November 1, 2018, 4:14 pm
Lewis Assured 5th, Incumbent Johnson Vying for 7th (Term) in 4th
Civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis runs unopposed while the 7th district presents a newcomer in Joe Profit (R).
By Logan C. Ritchie
Karen Handel is new member of Congress from Georgia.
May 11, 2017, 3:45 pm
Berk: Why Karen Handel Deserves Jewish Vote
As the June runoff approaches, voters must decide between Karen Handel or Jon Ossoff to serve 6th district.
By Chuck Berk
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