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Dana Barrett
May 1, 2026, 1:28 pm
Election Issues Motivate Jewish Candidate
Dana Barrett hopes to emerge from May 19 primary as the Democratic nominee for Georgia secretary of state.
By Dave Schechter
The seder table inside the state capitol
April 6, 2026, 10:53 am
A ‘Sine Die Seder’
What made the end of this year's General Assembly's session different was a Passover seder held in the state capitol.
By Dave Schechter
Several Jewish candidates for the legislature either won their primaries on May 21 or advanced unopposed to November's general election.
May 22, 2024, 12:39 pm
Lubin Loses Bid for State Senate Seat
Other Jewish candidates for the legislature either won their primaries or advanced unopposed to November's general election.
By Dave Schechter
May 15, 2024, 11:10 am
Letter to the Editor: Georgia General Assembly
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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
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