President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning in honor of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. It also marks the final day of public memorial services for the 39th president.

 

On today’s special edition of “Closer Look,” Rose talks with guests about President Carter’s life and legacy. We hear from Georgia Tech professors Marilyn Brown and Dr. Richard Barke. They reflect on Carter’s policies, his global influence and his life of service.

 

We also hear reflections from Edie Poe. She was President Carter's first Black campaign staffer and an assistant to Hamilton Jordan, who served as Carter’s chief of staff during his presidency.

President Joe Biden declared Thursday a national day of mourning in honor of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/jimmy-carter/">former U.S. President Jimmy Carter</a>. It also marks the <a href="https://www.jimmycartertribute.org/biography/index.html">final day of public memorial services for the 39th president</a>.
&nbsp;
On today&rsquo;s special edition of &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; Rose talks with guests about President Carter&rsquo;s life and legacy. We hear from Georgia Tech professors <a href="https://spp.gatech.edu/people/person/marilyn-a-brown">Marilyn Brown</a> and <a href="https://spp.gatech.edu/people/person/richard-barke">Dr.&nbsp;Richard Barke</a>. They reflect on <a href="https://features.iac.gatech.edu/carter-legacy">Carter&rsquo;s policies, his global influence and his life of service</a>.
&nbsp;
We also hear reflections from Edie Poe. She was President Carter's first Black campaign staffer and an assistant to Hamilton Jordan, who served as Carter&rsquo;s chief of staff during his presidency.

"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.