It seems to be a lost cause at the moment, civility in politics.

With 2026 being a major election year and the upcoming midterm elections approaching, the Democracy Defense Foundation (DFF) understands the importance of combating misinformation and intentional disrespect in political messaging.

DFF is organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders across selected states and that includes Georgia. It was founded to champion civility in politics, safeguard confidence in elections among other initiatives.

In this episode of Closer Look with Rose Scott, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, former Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Congressman and West Point, Georgia, Mayor Drew Ferguson, and former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes all agreed that civility seems to be lost in today’s political environment. They also discussed the role that DFF can still play in delivering bi-partisan messages amid the current 24-hour news cycle and the influence of social media.

It seems to be a lost cause at the moment, civility in politics.
With 2026 being a major election year and the upcoming midterm elections approaching, the Democracy Defense Foundation (DFF) understands the importance of combating misinformation and intentional disrespect in political messaging.
DFF is organization led by a bipartisan group of former elected officials and leaders across selected states and that includes Georgia. It was founded to champion civility in politics, safeguard confidence in elections among other initiatives.
In this episode of Closer Look with Rose Scott, former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, former Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss, former Congressman and West Point, Georgia, Mayor Drew Ferguson, and former Georgia Governor Roy Barnes all agreed that civility seems to be lost in today&rsquo;s political environment. They also discussed the role that DFF can still play in delivering bi-partisan messages amid the current 24-hour news cycle and the influence of social media.

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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.

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Can political civility make a comeback? Former Georgia leaders weigh in

With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland.

Whichever candidate wins will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more.

On this edition of “Closer Look”, program host Rose Scott talks with State Senator Brian Strickland about why he’s running for office and how he plans to lead the office.

The McDonough resident was first elected to the state House in 2012 and started serving in the state Senate in 2018.Representing District 42 - which includes parts of Henry, Newton and Walton counties and all of Morgan County. Sen. Strickland has also served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia&rsquo;s next attorney general. It&rsquo;s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland.
Whichever candidate wins will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more.
On this edition of &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;, program host Rose Scott talks with State Senator Brian Strickland about why he&rsquo;s running for office and how he plans to lead the office.
The McDonough resident was first elected to the state House in 2012 and started serving in the state Senate in 2018.Representing District 42 - which includes parts of Henry, Newton and Walton counties and all of Morgan County. Sen. Strickland has also served as chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Republican Candidate Sen. Brian Strickland

With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia’s next attorney general. It’s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland.

 

Whichever candidate who wins the election will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more.

 

On Monday’s edition of “Closer Look” for the program’s “Their Voice, Your Vote” series, show host Rose Scott talks with Representative Miller about why she’s running for office and her vision for the state of Georgia.

With just over 30 days until the November midterm election, two candidates are vying to become Georgia&rsquo;s next attorney general. It&rsquo;s a matchup between Democratic State Representative Tanya Miller and Republican State Senator Brian Strickland.
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Whichever candidate who wins the election will serve as the state's chief legal officer and lead the Georgia Department of Law in handling statewide legal matters. The attorney general will also handle crimes such as public corruption, human trafficking, and cybercrime and more.
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On Monday&rsquo;s edition of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a> for the program&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/their-voice-your-vote/">&ldquo;Their Voice, Your Vote&rdquo;</a> series, show host Rose Scott talks with Representative Miller about why she&rsquo;s running for office and her vision for the state of Georgia.

Their Voice, Your Vote: Georgia Attorney General Democratic Candidate Rep. Tanya Miller 

It was a discriminatory practice that was upheld by city ordinances. 

Racial zoning was common in a lot of American cities that used legislation to purposely designated where Black and white residents could live, not only by neighborhood but even by block.

Atlanta was one of the cities.

A recent episode of RE(Defining History: Racial Zoning: Divided By Design, traces racial zoning origins in Atlanta and explores the many ways it has evolved in the city’s landscape. After the screening, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke with Closer Look host Rose Scott about Atlanta's history of racial zoning and what needs to ensure more modern types of familiar practices do not take place. 

It was a discriminatory practice that was upheld by city ordinances.&nbsp;
Racial zoning was common in a lot of American cities that used legislation to purposely designated where Black and white residents could live, not only by neighborhood but even by block.
Atlanta was one of the cities.
A recent episode of RE(Defining History: Racial Zoning: Divided By Design, traces racial zoning origins in Atlanta and explores the many ways it has evolved in the city&rsquo;s landscape. After the screening, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke with Closer Look host Rose Scott about Atlanta's history of racial zoning and what needs to ensure more modern types of familiar practices do not take place.&nbsp;

Can political civility make a comeback? Former Georgia leaders weigh in

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