Georgia
Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson noted, “Savannah was founded in February 1733, and Jews came in July. We’ve been able not only to co-exist but also be better because of each other.”
Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion
Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah
Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly
Fertilized eggs from Hepatitis B patient imported from unauthorized clinic in Georgia
The donor's genetic information was allegedly available to the clinic staff in Georgia and in Israel, but despite this, the eggs were sent to Israel and were given to a number of Israeli patients.
Georgia politician says critics misinterpreted his apparent endorsement of antisemitic post
Mike Collins, a Republican Congressman is accused of supporting anti-semitic sentiments. says that people "just see stuff that ain't there."
Georgia politician accused of antisemitism for remark about Jewish writer
Georgia State Representative Esther Panitch, urged Rep. Mike Collins to delete the comment.
Father of lone soldier killed in Jerusalem stabbing attack running for Georgia state Senate
David Lubin is running in Georgia’s May 21 primary as a moderate Democrat.
Georgian woman ordered detained for defacing Stalin icon in Tbilisi
Orthodox Church activists, believers, and far-right groups have agitated for her to be subject to further criminal investigation for what they say was an act that insulted the icon and their beliefs.
Georgia passes bill to adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
The bill adopts the IHRA's definition of antisemitism, which includes Holocaust denial, accusing Jews of being more loyal to Israel, and denying the right of the State of Israel to exist.
On completing his term Georgian ambassador, Lasha Zhvania opts to remain in Israel
The first time Zhvania received a posting in Israel was as Consul in 1998. He instantly fell in love with the country.
Protest in Georgian capital amid anger over 'desecration' of Stalin icon
A side panel of the icon includes a depiction of the Georgian-born Stalin - an avowed atheist who violently repressed religion across the Soviet Union - being blessed by St Matrona of Moscow.
Proponents of Georgia antisemitism bill hope to have IHRA definition recognized
Esther Panitch, a first-term Democratic lawmaker and the only Jewish member of the state legislature said she introduced the bills after her house was targeted with antisemitic fliers.
Koshashvili looks at a Georgian family in Israel - review
The movie was also notable for the fact that it didn’t go for some kind of cheap, love-conquers-all conclusion.
