Closer Look with Rose Scott
Closer Look with Rose Scott
"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.Social links:
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Teen turns AI Entrepreneur; 2026 Graduate Series: Kennesaw State University
On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we meet 18-year-old Noah Marbach. After injuries sidelined him from playing soccer, the Cobb County high school student began building software that would become his business. He was inspired to create XShift AI after working in a restaurant and as a lifeguar…
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2026 Primary Election Analysis; COMET program helping Georgia farmers with mental health
On today’s Closer Look, more than two-million people cast a ballot in the Georgia primary election on Tuesday night. As results from the Democratic and Republican gubernatorial primaries came in, the numbers revealed sharply different paths toward the November general election. Who advanced? Who’s …
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Emory expands addiction recovery services for youth; Showcase Atlanta prepares city for World Cup; Freedom University Graduate
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” just as emergency room visits for child overdoses seeing a slight increase in Georgia, Emory University is expanding its adolescent addiction care. We speak with Dr. Joe Mathias, an addiction psychiatrist and an associate medical education director for the …
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DreamHack 2026 to bring global gaming community to Atlanta; The Black Crowes still rocking with new album and tour; Agnes Scott College 2026 graduate
DreamHack returns to the Georgia World Congress Center on Friday for three days of competitive gaming, esports entertainment, indie game showcases, cosplay championship, live entertainment and more. Special guests include NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard and Atlanta-based cosplayer and designer Ya…
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DeKalb nonprofit takes new name, expands service for survivors; Georgia Gwinnett College graduate
In an interview with Closer Look host Rose Scott, Jean Douglass, CEO of the DeKalb County–based Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, marks her nonprofit’s 40th anniversary, shares the origin of the organization and the assistance they’ve provided. She also shares why they’re changing t…
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Georgia farmers discuss solutions amid high cost and Iran War; CodeHouse connects HBCU scholars to tech industry
On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott hosted a roundtable discussion with farmers from across the state. They explained how the war in Iran is leading to higher costs for fuel and fertilizer, plus the impact on their farms and consumers. They also highlighted how the agriculture industr…
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Remembering Braves Icon Bobby Cox; Morris Brown College 2026 graduate
Over the weekend, Atlanta Braves Legend Bobby Cox passed away at the age of 84. In the 1990s, he led a dominant team that won the World Series in 1995. Atlanta‑based, award‑winning sports journalist Sam Crenshaw joined Closer Look to discuss the mark Cox left on the team and his legacy. Plus, for…
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Experts explain what a weakened Voting Rights Act means for representation; Retiring ACLU of Georgia leader discusses her wins and challenges
On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Emory University political science Professor Andra Gillespie and Georgia State University constitutional law Professor Tanya Washington discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that diminished the Voting Rights Act. They explain what this will mean fo…
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Executive coach on transforming your life; Georgia Tech 2026 graduate
On Wednesday's edition of "Closer Look", Aiko Bethea, the founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting, shares how she uses The Bulls— Asymmetry Principle to teach readers about self-leadership in her new book, “Anchored, Aligned, Accountable.” Plus, for our annual graduation series, we hear from La…
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Bernice King on America at 250: “It Is Difficult to Celebrate”
This year, as the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a natural question rises to the surface: What does it mean to celebrate this milestone—especially now, in a moment defined by both reflection and reckoning? That question sits at the center of a special edition of Closer Look with Rose Sc…
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