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The Shining Example Awards Program honors the most impactful individuals and organizations helping to improve tourism and travel in the southeast.
January 1, 2023, 12:04 pm
Regional Tourism Awards Winners Announced
Cumming, Ga. Mayor Troy Brumbalow and Halcyon were recognized for their achivements.
By Compiled by AJT staff
More than 100 participants from Southern states will participate in the Hadassah Tri-Region Conference, organized around the theme “Hadassah OUT LOUD, Raising Our Voices TOGETHER.”
September 15, 2022, 10:37 am
Hadassah Hosts Tri-Region Conference in Atlanta
Hadassah members from throughout the Southeast will converge on Atlanta as the city plays host to this year’s Tri-Region Hadassah Conference at the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel.
By Debbie Diamond
September 1, 2022, 3:19 pm
Obituary: Marcialyn Shapiro Moattar
Marcialyn Shapiro Moattar, 80, passed away on Aug. 12.
Jessica Weinstein, associate regional director of the Southeast office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), said, “As far as the reasoning for targeting Sandy Springs, we feel that the virulently antisemitic people behind these flyers will distribute them anywhere they have people willing to assist with spreading these flyers targeting the Jewish community, with the intent to intimidate and project an image beyond their actual scope.”
July 26, 2022, 12:58 pm
Antisemitic Flyers Found in Sandy Springs
Various flyers bearing antisemitic imagery were placed in at least a dozen mailboxes around the city.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
Incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp can focus on a November rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams, whom he narrowly defeated back in 2018.
June 18, 2021, 1:17 pm
Georgia Buys $10 million More Israel Bonds
Gov. Brian Kemp continues practice of his predecessors and directs state to nearly double its investment to fund Israeli infrastructure
By Dave Schechter
Gov. Brian Kemp signs historic hate crimes bill.
December 22, 2020, 11:17 am
2020 YIR: Kemp Signs Georgia Hate Crimes Bill Into Law
In June of this year, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill enabling prosecutors and courts a new tool to punish those found to have acted with bias in committing a crime. 
By Dave Schechter
Republican Alex Kaufman said, “We have few Jews running for office because we are aware of our relatively small numbers, which are divided even more by party affiliation, and we have historically few elected role models.”
October 16, 2020, 6:26 am
Jews a Tiny Fraction of Georgia Legislature
A former House member says that the number of Jews is less important than the number of legislators who support Jewish values.
By Dave Schechter
Conservative talk radio host Erick Erickson interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.
November 20, 2019, 2:49 pm
Friendly Audience Greets Haley at Book Festival
Guided by questions from conservative talk radio host Erick Erickson, Nikki Haley regaled an audience of more than 1,550 with stories about her life and career.
By Dave Schechter
Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, speaks at the AIPAC Policy Conference. (Photo courtesy of AIPAC)
April 19, 2018, 10:29 am
Our View: Follow South Carolina
Georgia legislators should follow their neighbors' example and enact a legal definition of anti-Semitism.
By Atlanta Jewish Times
Joann Clewis speaks to WBTW-TV in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
From the WebFebruary 19, 2017, 6:22 am
S.C. Suspect’s Mom Describes Religious Upbringing
Benjamin McDowell may have had a synagogue in mind for a Dylann Roof-type attack, according to the FBI.
Benjamin McDowell
From the WebFebruary 17, 2017, 6:15 am
FBI: Dylann Roof-Inspired Attack Prevented
South Carolina resident Benjamin McDowell expressed hatred for Jews and hinted at violence against a shul.
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