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Dave Schechter
March 30, 2023, 2:50 pm
How Antisemitism ‘Zombie Bill’ Died
This wasn't how the effort to define antisemitism in the state's legal code was expected to go.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 29, 2023, 3:37 pm
Sausage — er, Law — making, Part Two
How the Jewish community's top legislative priority became a "zombie" bill.
By Dave Schechter
Legislation to define antisemitism was not passed in the most recent session of the Georgia legislature.
March 29, 2023, 2:31 pm
Antisemitism Bill Comes Down to the Wire
"Zombie bill" must be approved by both the Senate and House on Wednesday — or wait until next year.
By Dave Schechter
Dave Schechter
March 15, 2023, 12:58 pm
Avert Your Eyes, Law-making in Progress
The "tortuous" path of legislation that would define antisemitism in Georgia.
By Dave Schechter
(From left) Attorney Mark Goldfeder, Marietta Republican Rep. John Carson, and Sandy Springs Democratic Rep. Esther Panitch
February 6, 2023, 11:33 am
Georgia House Considers Antisemitism Definition
A bill designating the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition remains, for now, in a House committee.
By Dave Schechter
Democratic State Rep. Esther Panitch
December 21, 2022, 1:30 pm
2022 YIR: Jewish Legislators’ Comings and Goings
There was plenty of movement between elected offices for Jewish legislators this past year.
By Dave Schechter
Longtime Georgia congressman and state legislator Elliot Levitas died on Dec. 16.
December 19, 2022, 1:23 pm
Elliott Levitas Funeral Held Monday
Jewish congressman and state legislator was known for civil rights stance, support for Israel, and Jewish involvement.
By Dave Schechter
October 27, 2022, 10:48 am
Georgia on Nation’s Political Mind — Again
Peach state offers political media more to feast on in 2022.
By Dave Schechter
(Clockwise) Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger; Ted Metz; state Rep. Bee Nguyen
October 27, 2022, 10:34 am
2020 Echoes in Secretary of State Race
Incumbent Republican who defied Trump in potentially close race with Democratic challenger.
By Dave Schechter
Gov. Brian Kemp and Stacey Abrams
October 27, 2022, 10:33 am
Kemp-Abrams Rematch Among Marquee Races
Economy, voting laws, and abortion among central issues in gubernatorial contest.
By Dave Schechter
Esther Panitch and Peter Korman
October 27, 2022, 10:32 am
Jewish Bids for Legislature
A contest between two Jewish candidates assures representation in the next General Assembly.
By Dave Schechter
Forsyth County Republican state representative Todd Jones (right) with Rabbi Levi Mentz.
June 28, 2022, 12:46 pm
Rep. Todd Jones Honors His Jewish Roots
“Christian or Jewish, just do the right thing,” was the message Todd Jones received growing up.
By Dave Schechter
June 23, 2022, 10:57 am
Runoffs Set Field for November General Election
The vote totals on the secretary of state’s website showed 100 percent of the counties and precincts reporting, but the results were unofficial and may not have included absentee and provisional ballots.
By Dave Schechter
Georgia State Capitol
June 14, 2022, 2:31 pm
Preview: Georgia’s June 21 Primary Runoff
Several races of interest to the Jewish community will be on the June 21 ballot.
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
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