The Atlanta community is on heightened awareness after apparent antisemitic and transphobic flyers were seen posted in the east side of the city. White supremacist group 'Goyim Defense League' are canvasing the Georgia state in a targeted harassment campaign against Jews and members of the LGBTQ+ community
Atlanta Police issued a statement Sunday night saying they have been made aware after the flyers with anitsemitic and transphobic messages were reportedly seen in the areas of Candler Park and Lake Claire.
APD said they are not aware of any criminal behavior related to it, but are increasing patrol in the neighborhoods in which they were distributed.
They were found along Murray Hill Avenue, just east of Pullman Yards, according to a tipster.
The flyers appear to a show a large rainbow-colored Star of David and has a number of issues of antisemitic nature and transphobic language.
In the statement, APD said their Homeland Security Unit was quickly notified and they area currently investigating.
This comes just a little over two months after a number of Sandy Springs residents received antisemitic literature overnight, including Ga. House Rep. Esther Panitch. The Sandy Springs defense attorney said she woke up with literature inside Ziplock bags that also included kernels of corn.
"Welcome to being a Jew in Georgia," she said in the Tweet. "Govern yourselves accordingly, GDL and Antisemites who seek to harm/intimidate Jews in Georgia. I’m coming for you with the weight of the State behind me."