A land battle between a freight railroad company and multiple Hancock County property owners has been ongoing for more than two and a half years. The dispute centers around whether Sandersville Railroad Company has the authority to build a 4.5-mile spur on and adjacent to some of their properties. After an April victory for Sandersville Railroad Company, Janet Paige Smith, the coalition leader of No Railroad in Our Community, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss an upcoming appeal. 




We also aired WABE’s DorMiya Vance story that explores how East Point’s racial history plays a role in the lack of public aquatic spaces within the city.

 

Plus, Shannon Manigault is the City of Atlanta’s first inspector general. She talks with Rose about the more than 90 active investigations her office is working on and the “blatant obstruction” that they’re facing. In addition to the challenges, Manigault also explains the role and responsibilities of Atlanta’s inspector general.

A land battle between a freight railroad company and multiple Hancock County property owners has been ongoing for more than two and a half years. The dispute centers around <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Z_JnCn50Ezu76zlh9orQV?domain=wabe.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">whether Sandersville Railroad Company has the authority to build a 4.5-mile spur</a> on and adjacent to some of their properties. After an <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/fVxVCo2oGOcrKMlTz3Sgz?domain=psc.ga.gov" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">April victory</a> for Sandersville Railroad Company, <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/cXxPCpYpJzsnxGQIYPhx5?domain=wabe.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Janet Paige Smith</a>, the coalition leader of No Railroad in Our Community, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss an upcoming appeal. We also aired <a href="https://www.wabe.org/how-east-points-racial-history-contributes-to-its-lack-of-swimming-pools/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WABE’s DorMiya Vance story</a> that explores how East Point’s racial history plays a role in the lack of public aquatic spaces within the city.&nbsp;Plus, <a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/VizLCqxqK2T87DLiEHSFb?domain=atloig.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shannon Manigault</a> is the City of Atlanta’s first <a href="https://atloig.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">inspector general</a>. She talks with Rose about the more than 90 active investigations her office is working on and the “blatant obstruction” that they’re facing. In addition to the challenges, Manigault also explains the role and responsibilities of Atlanta’s inspector general.

"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.

"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.

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