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Atlanta rabbi delivers opening prayer for U.S. Senate

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2 years ago

December 12, 2023

Atlanta rabbi delivers opening prayer for U.S. Senate

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – An Atlanta rabbi prayed for peace and unity in the U.S. Senate chamber Tuesday morning.

“Eternal God, may your name be invoked only to inspire and to unify our country, but never to divide it,” Rabbi Peter Berg said during the Senate’s morning prayer. “We ask your blessings upon our U.S. senators and all who serve this body, that today and every day they lead wisely and with civility, working together for our common good.”

The Senate’s invitation for Berg, senior rabbi at The Temple synagogue in Atlanta, to deliver the prayer as a guest chaplain came during Hanukkah and amid the Israel-Hamas war.

“Tonight, Jews all around the world will light the sixth candle of Hanukkah,” Berg said in the prayer. “We will do so in a world that is teeming with xenophobia and hatred. Let us never forget that this is a time of year where we all bring light and hope to despair and to darkness.”

Berg prayed: “Let injustice and oppression cease; hatred, and cruelty and wrong pass away.”

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Alba leads Inter Miami against Atlanta United

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56 minutes ago

October 10, 2025

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Alba leads Inter Miami against Atlanta United

Atlanta United FC (5-15-12, 13th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (17-7-8, third in the Eastern Conference)

Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Inter Miami CF -225, Atlanta United FC +463, Draw +390; over/under is 3.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: Jordi Alba leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Atlanta United after a two-goal showing against the New England Revolution.

Miami is 13-5-7 in Eastern Conference play. Miami is first in the Eastern Conference with 72 goals. Lionel Messi paces the team with 24.

United is 4-13-7 against Eastern Conference opponents. United has a 4-1-0 record in games it scores at least three goals.

The matchup Saturday is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. Miami won the last game 2-1.

TOP PERFORMERS: Messi has 24 goals and 14 assists for Miami. Tadeo Allende has scored four goals over the past 10 games.

Emmanuel Latte Lath has scored seven goals with one assist for United. Aleksey Miranchuk has three goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Miami: 5-3-2, averaging 2.3 goals, 6.2 shots on goal and 5.8 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.9 goals per game.

United: 1-5-4, averaging 1.2 goals, 3.8 shots on goal and 4.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.8 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Miami: None listed.

United: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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At 55, Atlanta Pride faces fresh challenges

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13 hours ago

October 9, 2025

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At 55, Atlanta Pride faces fresh challenges

The theme of Atlanta Pride’s 55th annual celebration in Piedmont Park, from October 11 to 12, is “Rooted in Resistance”—a response to the current political climate. During Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, conservative lawmakers passed a “religious freedom” law. LGBTQ+ Georgians consider it to be legalized discrimination because the law gives individuals and businesses a legal defense to ignore antidiscrimination protections.

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LaGrange officer shares heart attack experience

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2 weeks ago

September 24, 2025

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LaGrange officer shares heart attack experience

When a Lagrange police officer experienced a heart attack, her colleagues, along with 911 operators and EMTs, sprang into action to save her. They were all recognized at the city council meeting for their efforts.

Posted September 23, 2025 10:37pm EDT

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