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Georgia Department of Transportation
Dave Schechter
August 30, 2023, 11:24 am
Speeding Past History
Do motorists streaming past the Leo Frank Memorial know who he was and why he is important?
By Dave Schechter
A memorial to lynching victims in Marietta, adjacent to the Leo Frank memorial, has been repaired and reinstalled.
December 21, 2022, 12:56 pm
2022 YIR: Lynching Memorial Toppled, Then Repaired
A memorial dedicated to victims of lynching was vandalized in February.
By Dave Schechter
The Lutzie 43 Foundation was established by Philip Lutzenkirchen’s father, Mike, to raise awareness of the importance of distraction-free, unimpaired driving. Its motto, “43 Key Seconds,” honors the number the tight end wore while setting records on the gridiron at Auburn.
July 28, 2022, 12:40 pm
Lutzie 43 Foundation Aims to End Distracted Driving
Established by Philip Lutzenkirchen’s father, Mike, the express purpose of the foundation is preaching to schools & companies the importance of distraction-free, unimpaired driving.
By David Ostrowsky
February 11, 2022, 4:12 pm
Victims Memorial Vandalized in Marietta
A memorial to lynching victims, adjacent to the Leo Frank memorial in Marietta, has been desecrated.
By Dave Schechter
Leon Eplan
April 29, 2021, 4:11 pm
Leon Eplan
Leon Eplan, a man of infectious optimism, whose life’s work helped lift the city of Atlanta to new heights, passed away April 15, 2021, at the age of 92.
Communal leaders fondly recall the civil rights icon, his support of the Jewish community and Israel.
December 22, 2020, 11:16 am
2020 YIR: Jewish Atlanta Remembers John Lewis with Affection, Respect
In July, members of Jewish Atlanta recalled their fond memories and admiration for the late John Lewis.
By AJT Staff
August 26, 2020, 7:07 am
The Story of Leo Frank Lives On
Memorials to Leo Frank and those who were lynched in Georgia are particularly important this year for reasons including rising antisemitism and the current civil rights debate.
By Jerry Klinger, Rabbi Steve Lebow and Allison Padilla-Goodman
Frank's memorial plaque at Roswell Road and Frey's Gin Court.
August 23, 2018, 7:23 am
Historical Marker of Leo Frank Returns
Removed four years ago for a road construction project, GDoT replaced the historical marker.
By Logan C. Ritchie
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