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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Coffee Conversations: How local community leaders are responding to Georgia’s literacy gap
Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to improve literacy through severa…
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Coffee Conversations: How local community leaders are responding to Georgia’s literacy gap
Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to improve literacy through severa…
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From Homelessness to City Hall - Wayne Martin’s Journey to Represent Southwest Atlanta; Thomas Worthy Talks Traffic, Transit and Trust
Atlanta City Councilmember Wayne Martin says there are plenty of nights when he still thinks about what it felt like to go from homelessness to finally having a place to call home. He remembers lying down at night and thinking about all the different beds he slept in as a child, including the time …
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Trump policies could still challenge DEI in education; Discussing Dr. Carter G. Woodson, “The Father of Black History”
There are many ways to describe Donald Trump’s second term, especially given how many of his policies and executive orders related to education and other areas have been tied up in federal courts. Legal challenges seem to follow nearly every move. Still, one recent court development hasn’t received…
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Kelsea Bond on how they want to ‘change the culture of city council’; WABE docuseries to highlight lesser known stories of Hank Aaron, Atlanta and more
On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott welcomed Atlanta City Councilmember Kelsea Bond to the program. New to their office as the District 2 representative, Bond discussed how they want to push for the issues they campaigned on: addressing housing affordability, increasing taxes on…
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Documentary shares historic & current influence of HBCUs; Environmental Advocate “disgusted” by Trump’s EPA rollbacks
It’s been nearly 200 years since the founding of the first African Institute in the United States. Since that time, historically Black colleges and universities continue to influence society and impact diverse students of every race and cultural background. On Wednesday’s “Closer Look with Rose Sco…
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Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson; Community debates over affordable housing for unhoused seniors
On today’s “Closer Look,” we share tributes to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, and a prior interview host Rose Scott did with the civil rights champion from WABE’s ATL68 series. Jackson also dedicated his life to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, working as a global humanitarian, running for presid…
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Grassroots effort to combat Christian nationalism; “Annoying”: Fulton Co. Chair on repeated defense of 2020 election results
On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts talked with host Rose Scott about the timeline of events around the FBI raid and seizure of the county’s election records. He also shared his thoughts about the unsealed warrant affidavit used by the FBI, which supports already…
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Warehouse purchased for Social Circle ICE detention center; How Atlanta hospitals prepare for FIFA World Cup; New revelations in seizure of Fulton County election files
The sale is complete for a Walton County, Ga. industrial warehouse that will become a new detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Local officials confirmed the purchase of the rural warehouse, located approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta. But Social Circle city officials sa…
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Wellroot Family Services opens renovated housing for teens aging out of foster care; Follow the money, analysis of Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates' financial disclosures
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 11,000 children and teens are in Georgia's foster care system. Data also reveals more than 500 youth transition out of the foster care system, many needing assistance, housing, and resources as they adjust to adulthood. Alliso…
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