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Betsy Kramer, David Joss, Steve Kramer, Rabbi Albert Slomovitz, Larry Laibson, and Jeff Baumohl join Governor Brian Kemp in his office.
March 27, 2024, 10:26 am
HOD Volunteers Distribute Candles at Capitol
The Hebrew Order of David led a gathering at the State Capitol on March 18 where they distributed Yom HaShoah yellow candles to every state representative and senator.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Hibby Margol (center), with his wife, Betty Ann of 75 years, and representatives from local veterans’ groups, showing one of the special honors presented to him for his military service // Photo Credit: Helen Scherrer-Diamond
February 28, 2024, 12:26 pm
WWII Liberator Feted at 100th Birthday
Hibby Margol was recognized during a special ceremony at Berman Commons on Feb. 18.
By Fran Putney
AJFF Executive and Artistic Director Kenny Blank (right) concurred with event co-chair Martha Jo Katz about how far the festival has progressed in almost 25 years // All Photos by Howard Mendel
February 28, 2024, 10:18 am
AJFF Opening Gala Outdoes Previous Year
Gov. Brian Kemp. Kenny Blank, and Holly Firfer were among the “stars” on hand to address the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival crowd.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Governor Brian Kemp signed HB 30, the Antisemitism Bill, into legislation // Photo Courtesy of Facebook
February 1, 2024, 10:36 am
Gov. Kemp Signs Antisemitism Bill
"Definitely not profiles in courage," State Rep. Esther Panitch says of House colleagues who avoided vote.
By Dave Schechter
Mitchell Kaye
November 29, 2023, 3:18 pm
Mitchell Kaye’s Chanukah Message for 2023
For our annual Chanukah issue, we asked members of our community to share their responses.
By Mitchell Kaye
Members from the international Consular Corps lit candles honoring Holocaust victims, rescuers, liberators and survivors.
May 10, 2022, 10:37 am
State Holocaust Program Honors Georgians at Capitol
After a pandemic-forced hiatus, the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust returned to the Georgia State Capitol House of Representatives for an in-person Days of Remembrance program.
By Fran Putney
Parents nationally have generally been slow to accept the vaccine for children aged five to 11.
February 24, 2022, 5:51 pm
Vaccine Not FDA-Approved for Kids Under Five
Government regulators want more information before approving the Pfizer and BioNTech Vaccine for those under five.
By Bob Bahr
January 17, 2022, 10:06 am
COVID-19’s Toll on Jewish Atlanta
The rate of increase in new cases is rivaling — and in some areas exceeding — the Jan. 21 peaks, both statewide and in the metro area.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish groups in Atlanta are keeping a close eye on legislation under consideration during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly.
January 17, 2022, 8:38 am
Jewish Interests Under the Gold Dome
Federation and other communal groups will monitor the state legislature during the next 12 weeks.
By Dave Schechter
“I believe that we have done more than most any state to protect those who are most vulnerable to COVID-19,” Gov. Brian Kemp said March 3.
December 22, 2021, 2:21 pm
YIR: Kemp: Georgia Vaccine Priorities on Target
MARCH 2021: The governor defends the state’s COVID-19 vaccination plan while Georgians use social media to help each other find appointments.
By Dave Schechter
December 4, 2021, 11:06 pm
Atlanta Mayoral Runoff in the Offing
Unofficial results show suburban mayoral incumbents winning re-election and education funding taxes approved.
By Dave Schechter
Andre Dickens will be Atlanta’s 61st mayor, succeeding Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.
December 3, 2021, 2:21 pm
Andre Dickens Poised to Become Atlanta Mayor
Unofficial results show city councilman Andre Dickens scoring a decisive victory over Felicia Moore in the runoff.
By Dave Schechter
Irwin S. Bernstein, “re-retired” University of Georgia professor.
September 17, 2021, 6:28 pm
No Mask, No Class for UGA Professor
Bernstein hit national news when he suddenly re-retired during a class on Aug. 24 after a student refused to wear a mask, despite his explaining why it was critical for his health.
By Dave Schechter
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
Home Depot employees “did not ask to be in this political fight,” Kemp said. “It’s unfair to them, to their families, to their livelihoods to be targeted.” // Nathan Posner for the AJT
April 20, 2021, 8:37 pm
Georgia Governor Speaks Out Against Home Depot Boycott
A coalition of ministers representing some 1,000 African American churches statewide has called for a national boycott of the Georgia-based company.
By Dave Schechter
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