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Early voting began Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 30. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 23. Polls will be open Election Day at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Election Guide
Election ‘26 Nuts-and-Bolts
By Dave Schechter
Those voting in person may notice an “old school” backup check-in system, added after digital issues during May primary.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
Election GuideGeorgia Must Lead the Fight to Eradicate Antisemitism & Create Opportunity for All
By Keisha Lance Bottoms
Rick Jackson said if elected governor that he will “lead from the front in the fight against antisemitism.”
Election GuideJackson Spotlights Bonds Linking Jews, Christians
By Rick Jackson
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins said, “I support Israel because my faith tells me to and because it is the right policy for America.”
Election GuideCollins Pledges His Support for Israel
By Mike Collins
Keisha Lance Bottoms
October 15, 2026, 1:31 pm
Georgia Must Lead the Fight to Eradicate Antisemitism & Create Opportunity for All
Keisha Lance Bottoms pledges to support efforts in rooting out antisemitism.
By Keisha Lance Bottoms
Dr. Matthew Polacheck suggests that people are more complex than their political affiliations. In his clinical practice, he has seen politics divide families and friendships. He suggests taking a sip of water and breathing before stepping back into heated conversations // Photo Credit: Howard Mendel
October 14, 2026, 2:35 pm
Polacheck: Value Connections, Not Politics
Dr. Matthew Polacheck offers strategies to have more peaceful relationships across political divides.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Scott Hilton and Adam Cleveland
October 14, 2026, 11:09 am
Jewish Lawyer in Closely Watched State House Race
Democrats eye District 48 as a Republican seat they can flip.
By Dave Schechter
Keith Gettmann and Esther Panitch
October 14, 2026, 11:07 am
Panitch Seeking Third Term in Georgia House
Jewish Democrat faces rematch of 2024 election.
By Dave Schechter
Kevin Abel and Michel Dvorscak
October 14, 2026, 11:04 am
Jewish Democrat Eyeing State Senate Seat
Kevin Abel links his interest in civic service to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam.
By Dave Schechter
Mike Collins and Jon Ossoff
October 14, 2026, 11:02 am
Polls, Pols, and Pundits Suggest Ossoff Victory
Georgia's U.S. Senate race has been contentious and expensive.
By Dave Schechter
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff shares his intent to remain committed to Metro Atlanta’s Jewish community and Israel.
October 14, 2026, 10:17 am
Ossoff is Committed to Community Building
The incumbent shares his intent to remain committed to Metro Atlanta’s Jewish community and Israel.
By Jon Ossoff
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins said, “I support Israel because my faith tells me to and because it is the right policy for America.”
October 14, 2026, 10:16 am
Collins Pledges His Support for Israel
U.S. Rep. Mike Collins condemns antisemitism and calls out his opponent’s voting record.
By Mike Collins
Early voting began Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 30. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is Oct. 23. Polls will be open Election Day at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
October 14, 2026, 10:15 am
Election ‘26 Nuts-and-Bolts
Those voting in person may notice an "old school" backup check-in system, added after digital issues during May primary.
By Dave Schechter
Rick Jackson said if elected governor that he will “lead from the front in the fight against antisemitism.”
October 14, 2026, 10:11 am
Jackson Spotlights Bonds Linking Jews, Christians
The gubernatorial candidate shared that commonly used “Judeo-Christian values” denotes a mutual foundation of moral principles.
By Rick Jackson
Helen Trattner Ross
July 15, 2026, 10:42 am
Obituary: Helen Trattner Ross
Helen Trattner Ross, 94, passed away peacefully in Atlanta on Friday, July 10.
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
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