Questions have arisen about transparency when it comes to city leaders and light rail for the Eastside Atlanta Beltline. This, after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article revealed an alleged secret vote stopped work on the $800 Million project. According to AJC Transportation Reporter Sara Gregory, even city council members were surprised to learn about the vote. Was the public truly left in the dark? The issue is debated on Wednesday’s “Closer Look” with light rail advocate Matthew Rao, the Chairperson for BeltLine Rail Now and opponent Dr. Hans Klein, Associate Professor of Public Policy at Georgia Tech and President of the Board of Directors for Better Atlanta Transit.  

TheDream.US is now accepting applications for a scholarship to benefit students regardless of their immigration status. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” DACA recipient Indira Islas andHyein Lee, the COO of TheDream.US shared the application process and how it has benefited students who migrated to the U.S. Plus, they reflect on the ongoing immigration raids happening under the Trump administration and how some TheDream.US scholarship recipients have been detained and deported.

Questions have arisen about transparency when it comes to city leaders and light rail for the Eastside Atlanta Beltline. This, after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution article revealed an <a href="https://www.wabe.org/ajc-reporter-learns-of-secret-beltline-rail-vote-before-atlanta-city-council/">alleged secret vote stopped work</a>&nbsp;on the $800 Million project. According to AJC Transportation Reporter Sara Gregory, even city council members were surprised to learn about the vote. Was the public truly left in the dark? The issue is debated on Wednesday&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;with light rail advocate Matthew Rao, the Chairperson for <a href="https://beltlinerailnow.com/">BeltLine Rail Now</a>&nbsp;and opponent Dr. Hans Klein, <a href="https://iac.gatech.edu/people/person/hansklein">Associate Professor of Public Policy</a>&nbsp;at Georgia Tech and President of the Board of Directors for <a href="https://betteratlantatransit.org/about">Better Atlanta Transit</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.thedream.us/">TheDream.US</a>&nbsp;is now accepting applications for a scholarship to benefit students regardless of their immigration status. On Wednesday&rsquo;s edition of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;DACA recipient Indira Islas and<a href="https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/"> </a><a href="https://www.thedream.us/about/our-team/">Hyein Lee</a>, the COO of TheDream.US shared the application process and how it has benefited students who migrated to the U.S. Plus, they reflect on the ongoing immigration raids happening under the Trump administration and how some TheDream.US scholarship recipients have been detained and deported.

"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.