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id: a95d2e3952
section: elections
first_reported: 2026-11-09 14:38 EST
updated: 2026-11-09 14:38 EST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Decatur pastor's posts on Muslim candidates no longer online

Two Muslim organizations accused Alan Smith, pastor of The Church at Decatur Heights, of using social media to condemn Muslim candidates and influence voters. Smith's posts have since disappeared.

Section: [Elections](/atlanta/section/politics.md) · Entities: [Alan Smith](/atlanta/wiki/alan-smith.md), [The Church at Decatur Heights](/atlanta/wiki/the-church-at-decatur-heights.md)

## Coverage

- [Rough Draft Atlanta](https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/11/09/muslim-groups-accuse-decatur-pastor/), 2026-11-09 14:38 EST: Update: Decatur pastor’s posts about Muslim voters and candidates have disappeared

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.