The Carter Center has finished its first phase of observing Georgia's 2026 midterm elections, covering more than 64% of registered voters across 31 county election offices. The center says "no significant issues" were noted. Avery Davis-Roberts, the democracy program director at the Carter Center, talks with “Closer Look” host Rose Scott about why the center is still encouraging Georgia lawmakers to consider reforms to improve transparency around election observing.

 

Plus, The Atlantic Across America tour is stopping in Georgia this week. Adam Harris, the co-host of the podcast Radio Atlantic, will be in conversation with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock at the live event that is expected to examine a range of issues and ideas including democracy, the current political climate, and more. Harris talks with Rose Scott about the vision behind the tour and common themes he’s hearing from participants.

 

The Carter Center has finished its first phase of observing <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/news/carter-center-observes-well-conducted-results-tabulation-processes-in-georgias-2026-general-election/">Georgia's 2026 midterm elections</a>, covering more than 64% of registered voters across 31 county election offices. The center says "no significant issues" were noted. <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/people/avery-davis-roberts/">Avery Davis-Roberts</a>, the democracy program director at the Carter Center, talks with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/?live__podcastepisode_by_date%5Bquery%5D=">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a> host Rose Scott about why the center is still encouraging Georgia lawmakers to consider reforms to improve transparency around election observing.
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Plus, <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/atlantic-across-america/">The Atlantic Across America</a> tour is stopping in <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/atlantic-across-america/georgia/">Georgia</a> this week. <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/adam-harris/">Adam Harris</a>, the co-host of the podcast Radio Atlantic, will be in conversation with U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock at the live event that is expected to examine a range of issues and ideas including democracy, the current political climate, and more. Harris talks with Rose Scott about the vision behind the tour and common themes he&rsquo;s hearing from participants.
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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.