Michael Jacobs

Georgia Democrats test their 2026 messaging during fundraising dinner Party leaders used their speeches at the annual Carter-Lewis Dinner to attack President Donald Trump's administration and woo independent voters.

This AJC coverage of an overtly political event actually tells us what happened with context. By contrast, the coverage of Sunday's Oct. 7 commemoration tells us about pols who attended but almost nothing about what was said and done.
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As two-year anniversary of Oct. 7 attack nears, politics have shifted The pain of the terrorist attack Oct. 7, 2023, and the loss from the war in Gaza that followed are shaping Georgia’s key statewide races as the two-year anniversary arrives Tuesday alongside a potenti...

The AJC's strength is its political coverage. The problem with that is EVERYTHING winds up being covered as a political story. We're 13 months from the elections. The politics of the Gaza war shouldn't be the focus in Oct. 7 coverage now.
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Trading field goals for touchdowns. Not great.

How does a receiver get that open in the end zone on a play that starts at the 1? Saints doing Saints things from the start.

Thank you for the warning and the birthday wishes. I won't venture past the driveway.

I was raised to believe that if you ate more than one banana a day, you would die.

Eli Heidenreich making his Heisman bid.

The White House unveiled Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Hamas-Israel war. It calls for a full hostage release, Gaza demilitarization, international civilian governance and renewed Israeli-Palestinian talks.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mIRbYE

So, basically, SecDef dreams of restoring the Parris Island portion of "Full Metal Jacket" without paying any attention to what happens at the end of basic or when the troops are in country.

There was no way I could have imagined the Reds grabbing the third wild card after losing five games to the A's and Pirates in the final two weeks of the season.

The Reds, unbelievably, are in the playoffs!

Bibi does love his visual aids.

During Rosh Hashanah, Jewish communities reflect on the past year and look forward to new beginnings. Traditions like the shofar and sweet foods like honey symbolize hope for a good year.

Learn more about CIE here: https://bit.ly/4nmHSyP

So far the Saints are making a convincing case for being the 32nd-best team in the NFL.

Good for the Panthers. #KeepPounding
LOL, Falcons.

Today in Israeli History: Israel becomes the ninth country with a space capability, launching the 340-pound Ofek 1 satellite. Named for the Hebrew word for horizon, Ofek 1 completes an Earth orbit every 90 minutes.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3K3CnXd

If you're a college professor at a state university (like me), put your damn syllabus online and shut up. This shouldn't be controversial.

May their memories be a blessing, and may this war come to an end soon.

Senator Markwayne Mullin, basically: The meeting was recorded, and Monarez is lying about what took place. Nothing she says can be trusted.
Cassidy: What recordings? Let's hear them.
Mullin: You know what, to err is human. Lets move on.
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Wow- Cassidy says that "I understand that Sen Mullin implied there was a recording of the meeting between Dr Monarez and Sec Kennedy. I will note that if materials have been provided to Mullin, they are official committee records...if it does not exist, I ask Mullin to retract his line of questions"

It's wild to see Cassidy calling out and slamming Mullin.

Former Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan enters Georgia governor’s race as Democrat Once a Republican, ex-Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan enters Georgia's race for governor as a Democrat.

It will be fascinating to see whether Geoff Duncan can rally a Democratic constituency. And, of course, it's worth noting that we don't register by party in Georgia, so independents and disaffected Republicans could cast Democratic primary ballots.
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Sad news. Maybe we can put aside politics for a few minutes and just acknowledge the loss of one of the all-time screen greats.

At least now we have the perfect title for the 2025 Reds season review video: "Swept in Sacramento"

In 1977, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat made history as the first Arab leader to visit Israel, addressing the Knesset and declaring Egypt’s readiness for peace. (With a new intro.)

Learn more: https://bit.ly/48eH76a

Sources: Mizzou QB Horn (leg) out for season Missouri QB Sam Horn underwent surgery to repair a fractured tibia in his right leg and is expected to miss the rest of the season, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Wednesday.

I literally feel his pain 17 days after surgery to repair my right tibia, 40 years after I first broke it. Get well, Sam Horn.
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Two wounded, one seriously, in suspected terror stabbing at hotel west of Jerusalem Suspected terrorist, a 42-year-old man from East Jerusalem who worked at Kibbutz Tzuba hotel, is subdued by off-duty cop; man, 50, is injured seriously, 23-year-old man moderately

Two wounded, one seriously, in suspected terror stabbing at hotel west of Jerusalem https://www.timesofisrael.com/two-wounded-one-seriously-in-suspected-terror-stabbing-at-hotel-west-of-jerusalem/

Today in Israeli History: Yosef Haim Brenner is born in Ukraine. He publishes his first story collection in Hebrew in 1900. He is killed in Arab riots in 1921.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45XOJbQ

As a Saints fan, all I have to entertain me this NFL season is the Falcons finding creative ways to lose.

Might be a few teams holding kicking tryouts this week.