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In the June 16 runoff, Kevin Abel won, Dana Barrett lost, and Jon Ossoff now knows his Republican opponent.
June 17, 2026, 1:21 pm
Split Decision for Jewish Democrats in Runoff
Abel wins, Barrett loses, and Ossoff now knows his Republican opponent.
By Dave Schechter
Early voting for the runoff election began on June 8 and runs through June 12. Polls on June 16 will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
June 10, 2026, 1:09 pm
June 16 Runoffs Will Set the Stage for November
A pair of Jewish Democrats are hoping to advance to the general election.
By Dave Schechter
Hamas terrorist Ali Sami Muhammad Shakr is seen during the Oct. 7, 2023 onslaught, in an image released by the IDF on April 12, 2026 // Photo courtesy of Israel Defense Forces
May 27, 2026, 2:00 pm
Israel Targets Oct. 7 Terrorists
Hi-tech Zahal task force hunts down killers involved in massacre.
By Gil Zohar
The Israel Land Authority has approved allocation of state land for the construction of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
May 22, 2026, 10:51 am
US Embassy Project in Jerusalem Moves Forward
The Israel Land Authority has approved allocation of state land for the construction of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.
By Gil Zohar
An estimated 27 percent of the state's active voters cast ballots in the primary election.
May 20, 2026, 12:50 pm
Jewish Candidates Win, Lose, and Earn Runoff Slots
An estimated 27 percent of the state's active voters cast ballots in the primary election.
By Dave Schechter
The law, which came into force on Aug. 1, 1925, had the unintended effect of denying citizenship and travel documents to some 20,000 to 30,000 Arabs born in Turkish-ruled Palestine who were living abroad.
May 11, 2026, 1:55 pm
When Britain Created 1st Wave of Arab Refugees from Palestine
The law, which came into force on Aug. 1, 1925, had the unintended effect of denying citizenship and travel documents to some 20,000 to 30,000 Arabs born in Turkish-ruled Palestine who were living abroad.
By Gil Zohar
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
Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro in happier days with executives of the country’s national oil company.
February 25, 2026, 3:32 pm
Former Ambassador Not Optimistic About Venezuela
Charles Shapiro, now a Georgia Tech professor, does not believe current American policy will change much in the Latin American country.
By Bob Bahr
The Jewish Community Relations Council of Atlanta will host Peach Politics 2026 on Feb. 10 at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
January 28, 2026, 10:23 am
JCRC to Host Peach Politics Breakfast & Panel
The event will be held on Feb. 10 at the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.
By Compiled by AJT staff
“Affordability” will be spoken of early and often during this year’s state legislative session. In this election year, legislating and campaigning may overlap.
January 14, 2026, 10:44 am
Jewish Groups Eye Georgia Legislature
"Affordability" will be spoken of early and often. In this election year, legislating and campaigning may overlap.
By Dave Schechter
Jason Goldstein is sworn in to his third term on the Marietta City Council. Pictured next to him is his fiancé, Kimberly Caras, and swearing in Goldstein is Senior Superior Court Judge Adele Grubbs // Photo courtesy of Philip Goldstein
January 14, 2026, 10:23 am
Goldstein Returns to Marietta City Council
Joseph Goldstein took the oath of office on Dec. 22.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Incumbent Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul received 69.27 percent of the votes.
December 30, 2025, 11:49 pm
2025 YIR: Paul Defeats Carter in Sandy Springs Mayoral Runoff
Incumbent Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul defeated Dontaye Carter after receiving more then two-thirds of the vote.
By Compiled by AJT staff
Debra Shigley lost in the primary election for state Senate District 21 to Republican Jason Dickerson.
December 30, 2025, 11:45 pm
2025 YIR: Shigley Loses Second Race for the Legislature
Shigley won 39.5 percent of the primary vote, finishing well ahead of six Republicans, but not enough to win the seat outright.
By Dave Schechter
Jewish Atlanta’s opinions on President Donald Trump after 100 days were — and still are — divided.
December 30, 2025, 11:42 pm
2025 YIR: Jewish Atlanta Split on Trump at 100 Days
The daily headlines either delighted or disgusted, the reaction depending on one’s political persuasion.
By Dave Schechter
Anti-Israel protesters demonstrate near a memorial for the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas terror onslaught, on Oct. 7, 2024, in New York City.
December 30, 2025, 11:41 pm
2025 YIR: Anti-Jewish Sentiment Continues to Thrive
Attacks on Jews continued throughout the year, culminating in the tragic mass shooting at a Chabad Chanukah event in Sydney, Australia.
By Compiled by AJT staff
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