SUMMARY: Democrat Davis Scott, a two-decade incumbent in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District, faces Republican challenger Jonathan Chavez in the upcoming election. Scott emphasizes healthcare, veterans‘ issues, and gun safety, claiming substantial federal funding for his district. Chavez argues for new leadership, advocating for education reform, criminal justice changes, and border security. Despite a costly campaign where Scott ended up with $260,000, he remains favored to win, having secured over 80% of the vote in the previous election. Chavez, supported by endorsements from conservative organizations, calls for fundamental changes in education and healthcare policies.

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SUMMARY: Republican Wayne Johnson aims to challenge incumbent Democrat Sanford Bishop Jr. in Georgia’s 2nd Congressional District. Bishop, with over 30 years of experience, has a significant funding advantage, raising $1.4 million compared to Johnson’s nearly $100,000. As the district trends more Republican, Johnson, a former Trump administration official, promotes his business experience and conservative values. He criticizes Bishop on issues like agriculture, claiming Bishop’s failure to pass the Farm Bill endangers farmers. With the race predicted to favor Bishop, who focuses on national defense and federal funding for local issues, Johnson seeks to disrupt the status quo. Redistricting adds uncertainty to the outcome.

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SUMMARY: Monday marks one year since the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, which resulted in the deaths of 1,200 people and the kidnapping of around 250 hostages, about 100 of whom remain in Gaza. Protests in Atlanta today called for a ceasefire in Gaza, organized by PSL Atlanta and supporters, coinciding with Israel’s limited ground operations in Lebanon. The ongoing conflict has claimed over 1,000 lives in Lebanon in the past two weeks, according to the Health Ministry. Seven American hostages are among those believed to be unaccounted for and potentially dead.

One local group marked near Centennial Olympic Park, calling for a ceasefire in the region.

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