Atlanta City Councilmember Jason Dozier is excited about bringing people together, supporting local business owners and boosting foot traffic in South Downtown Atlanta.

Dozier, who represents District 4, recently sponsored an ordinance to establish an open container district in South Downtown to empower the area’s economic engine. He joined “Closer Look” to discuss the potential community and economic impact of the district as Atlanta gears up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

 

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff also joined the program to discuss how he’s addressing the actions by the Trump Administration that are affecting Georgia. That includes the Iran War, inflation, and a lacking response to the August 2025 shooting at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He’s also concerned about the reported rising energy costs for consumers related to AI data centers. However, in Ossoff’s discussion with Host Rose Scott, he also mentions his optimism for Democrats in the 2026 Midterm Elections and the opportunities the 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring to Atlanta.

 

Lastly, today marks 10 years since the passing of influential musician and singer, Prince. The award-winning performer's final concert was at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 14, 2016. Scott pays tribute to the legendary artist by replaying the broadcast when she broke the news of Prince’s death with fellow WABE host Jim Burress.

Atlanta City Councilmember<a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/jason-s-dozier"> Jason Dozier</a> is excited about bringing people together, supporting local business owners and boosting foot traffic in South Downtown Atlanta.
Dozier, who represents District 4, recently<a href="https://aimewebapp.blob.core.windows.net/finalactions/26o1085.pdf"> sponsored an ordinance</a> to establish an open container district in South Downtown to empower the area&rsquo;s economic engine. He joined <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a> to discuss the potential community and economic impact of the district as Atlanta gears up for the <a href="https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/usa/atlanta">2026 FIFA World Cup</a>.
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<a href="https://www.ossoff.senate.gov/press-releases/sens-ossoff-rev-warnock-demanding-answers-following-reports-that-cdc-repairs-still-delayed-after-shooting/">U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff</a> also joined the program to discuss how he&rsquo;s addressing the actions by the Trump Administration that are affecting Georgia. That includes the Iran War, inflation, and a lacking response to the August 2025 shooting at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He&rsquo;s also concerned about the reported rising energy costs for consumers related to AI data centers. However, in Ossoff&rsquo;s discussion with Host Rose Scott, he also mentions his optimism for Democrats in the 2026 Midterm Elections and the opportunities the 2026 FIFA World Cup will bring to Atlanta.
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Lastly, today marks 10 years since the passing of influential musician and singer, Prince. The award-winning performer's final concert was at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta on April 14, 2016. Scott pays tribute to the legendary artist by replaying the broadcast when she broke the news of Prince&rsquo;s death with fellow WABE host Jim Burress.

"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’s First open container district arrives for World Cup; Senator Ossoff critical of Trump’s action in Iran, on immigration and CDC; Remembering Prince - 10 years after his passing