In a 10-4 vote Wednesday, the Atlanta City Council approved a controversial plan to build a state-of-the-art public safety training center at the Old Atlanta Prison Farm site. Councilmember Natalyn Archibong and Matt Westmoreland discuss their positions about the $90 million project

Plus, Dr. Amara Enyia, a public policy expert and the policy and research coordinator for the Movement for Black Lives, discusses why she feels clarifying the messaging around defunding the police is necessary to combat Republican claims that it’s directly linked to COVID crime.

In a 10-4 vote Wednesday, the Atlanta City Council approved a controversial plan to build a&nbsp;state-of-the-art <a href="https://atlantapolicefoundation.org/pstc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">public safety training center</a>&nbsp;at the Old Atlanta Prison Farm site.&nbsp;Councilmember Natalyn Archibong and Matt Westmoreland discuss their positions about the $90 million projectPlus, Dr. Amara Enyia, a public policy expert and the policy and research coordinator for the Movement for Black Lives,&nbsp;discusses why she feels clarifying the messaging around defunding the police is necessary to combat Republican claims that it’s directly linked to COVID crime.

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"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.