On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Atlanta City Councilmembers Jason Dozier & Liliana Bakhtiari discuss the controversial vote to fund the Public Safety Training Center, which they both opposed. 




Then, the Atlanta Regional Commission says nearly two-million people will move to the Atlanta area by 2050. With $173 billion in federal, state, and local funds to spread among 20 counties, Executive Director & CEO Anna Roach says ARC is surveying residents on transportation priorities, with an intention to address climate change and equity.




Also, a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to end race-conscious admissions to our nation’s colleges and universities. A Georgetown University study analyzed the potential impact on underrepresented communities. Dr. Tony Carnevale, the Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce explains the research and is joined by Professor Tanya Washington of Georgia State University.

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, Atlanta City Councilmembers <a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/jason-s-dozier#ad-image-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jason Dozier</a> &amp; <a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/liliana-bakhtiari#ad-image-0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liliana Bakhtiari</a> discuss the controversial vote to fund the <a href="https://www.atltrainingcenter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Public Safety Training Center</a>, which they both opposed. Then, the <a href="https://atlantaregional.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atlanta Regional Commission</a> says nearly two-million people will move to the Atlanta area by 2050. With $173 billion in federal, state, and local funds to spread among 20 counties, Executive Director &amp; CEO <a href="https://atlantaregional.org/about-arc/anna-roach-arc-executive-director/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anna Roach</a> says <a href="https://atlantaregional.org/the-atlanta-regions-plan/mtp-update/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ARC is surveying residents</a> on transportation priorities, with an intention to address climate change and equity. Also, a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to end race-conscious admissions to our nation’s colleges and universities. <a href="https://cew.georgetown.edu/cew-reports/diversity-without-race/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Georgetown University study</a> analyzed the potential impact on underrepresented communities. <a href="https://cew.georgetown.edu/about-us/staff/anthony-p-carnevale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Tony Carnevale</a>, the Director of the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce explains the research and is joined by <a href="https://law.gsu.edu/profile/tanya-monique-washington/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Professor Tanya Washington</a> of Georgia State University.

"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.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

Atlanta Councilmembers Dozier & Bakhtiari discuss Public Training Center Vote; Survey aims to address transportation needs; How SCOTUS could impact diverse college admissions