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Multiple surveys have found that Jews vote in percentages higher than the population in general, which — in some places and in some races — can make the Jewish vote more influential.
October 27, 2022, 10:48 am
Georgia’s Jewish Electorate
Data finds Jewish community more educated, older, and more liberal than state population in general.
By Dave Schechter
Mitchell Kaye takes the oath of office May 17 as the representative from district 45.
May 19, 2022, 11:04 am
Kaye Takes Oath as Georgia House Member
Kaye will represent district 45 until the General Assembly — which adjourned its 2022 session on April 5 — convenes in January 2023.
By Dave Schechter
Deborah Lipstadt at a confirmation hearing on Feb. 8, 2022.
March 8, 2022, 4:56 pm
Lipstadt Nomination Stalled Again
A Republican senator angered by a Lipstadt post on Twitter has placed a “hold” on her nomination, preventing a committee vote.
By Dave Schechter
Charles Lutin challenges Marjorie Taylor Greene and touts himself as a “dose of sanity” for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
November 23, 2021, 6:14 pm
Jewish Political Novice Challenges Marjorie Taylor Greene
Charles Lutin challenges Marjorie Taylor Greene and touts himself as a “dose of sanity” for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
By Dave Schechter
October 15, 2021, 8:18 am
Herschel Walker Nixes Fundraiser Over Swastika Graphic
Jewish groups criticize Holocaust-COVID linkage as ex-football star’s campaign calls him “strong friend” of Israel/Jewish community.
By Dave Schechter
September 29, 2021, 5:48 pm
Georgia Congressman Explains Iron Dome ‘Present’ Vote
The 4th District congressman opposes spending $1 billion to resupply Israel’s anti-rocket defense system, calling it an “exorbitant emergency request.”
By Dave Schechter
April 20, 2021, 12:06 pm
Letters to Editor: Robert D. Freeman
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 Robert D. Freeman
Gov. Brian Kemp said, “By making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, we can ensure Georgia’s elections are safe, accessible, and fair!”
March 26, 2021, 1:00 pm
Kemp Signs Georgia Voting Overhaul
The sweeping changes already are being challenged in federal court.
By Dave Schechter
March 25, 2021, 1:41 pm
Discrimination and the Fight for LGBTQ Equality
Rabbi Peter Berg of The Temple details modern plagues involving discrimination, hatred and bigotry.
By Rabbi Peter Berg
Potential new voting laws could affect Jews that observe Shabbat,
March 2, 2021, 3:09 pm
Jewish Groups Wary of Georgia Voting Bills
If counties have the option to schedule weekend early voting only on Saturdays, observant Jews could be left without an option.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
February 24, 2021, 1:58 pm
Georgia Says: ‘Enough Already. Look Elsewhere for News’
After a year in the national spotlight, the state has more than earned a respite.
By Dave Schechter
David Schoen, an Orthodox Jew, recently represented former President Donald Trump. His latest client is Trump strategist Steve Bannon
February 18, 2021, 5:47 pm
Schoen Reflects on His Trump Impeachment Role
The client and the setting for the trial was like nothing the Jewish attorney from Atlanta has experienced in a career spanning more than three decades.
By Dave Schechter
February 9, 2021, 1:44 pm
Letter to the Editor: Jake Pickering
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 Jake Pickering
Greene told reporters that without committee assignments, “I can talk to more people and make connections and build a huge amount of support.”
February 5, 2021, 4:06 pm
Greene Remains Defiant, Jewish Groups Applaud Removal
Jewish groups applauded the House vote that stripped the controversial Republican of her committee assignments.
By Dave Schechter
Comments ranging from space laser plots to naming Jewish figures in conspiracy theories have made Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a hot topic. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
February 2, 2021, 12:58 pm
Greene Rattles Jewish Communities
Incendiary rhetoric has made the Georgia congresswoman a controversial figure among Jews close to home and nationally.
By Dave Schechter
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