The Closer Look team heads to Break Coffee Roasters in Duluth for the October installment of “Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about the most pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, transit and community safety. Guests include: David Collins, co-owner of Break Coffee Roasters, Georgia State Representative for House District 97 Ruwa Romman, Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris, Lisa Thompson, the president of the Duluth Business Association, Shamsun Nahar, the programs director for Center for Pan Asian Community Services and Anh Molloy, the vice president and treasurer of Duluth Fine Arts League.

The Closer Look team heads to&nbsp;<a href="https://breakroasters.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Break Coffee Roasters</a>&nbsp;in Duluth for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/events/coffee-conversations-with-rose-scott-8/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">October installment</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;“Coffee Conversations.” Rose talks with panelists about the most&nbsp;pressing issues facing their community, including affordable housing, transit and community safety.&nbsp;Guests include:&nbsp;David Collins, co-owner of Break Coffee Roasters,&nbsp;Georgia&nbsp;State Representative&nbsp;for House District 97&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ruwa4georgia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ruwa Romman</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthga.net/government/mayor___city_council/mayor_nancy_harris.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duluth Mayor Nancy Harris</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://duluthbusiness.org/2023_board" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lisa Thompson</a>, the president of the Duluth Business Association, Shamsun Nahar, the programs director for&nbsp;<a href="https://cpacs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Center for Pan Asian Community Services</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthfineartsleague.org/officers--board-of-directors.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anh Molloy</a>, the vice president and treasurer of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.duluthfineartsleague.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Duluth Fine Arts League</a>.

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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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‘Closer Look’ guests gather at Break Coffee Roasters 

The sale is complete for a Walton County, Ga. industrial warehouse that will become a new detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Local officials confirmed the purchase of the rural warehouse, located approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta. But Social Circle city officials say they’re against it, and Gareth Fenley, a local organizer with Indivisible Boldly Blue, shares on “Closer Look” how she plans to fight it.

 

Plus, Atlanta area hospitals say their staff and resources are ready to respond to the 300,000 FIFA World Cup visitors expected here this summer. Preparations have been ongoing for months in advance, including a training simulation involving two patients who entered the U.S. with an infectious disease. Doctors from Grady Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and the Emory University School of Medicine join the program to discuss their plan to keep residents and visitors healthy during the games.

 

Then, a new ProPublica report is linking a conservative researcher to the seizure of Fulton County’s election records. The author tells us about Kevin Moncla, who has long accused Fulton County of election fraud.

The sale is complete for a Walton County, Ga. industrial warehouse that will become a new detention center for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. <a href="https://www.socialcirclega.gov/Home/Components/News/News/233/16">Local officials confirmed</a> the purchase of the rural warehouse, located approximately 40 miles east of Atlanta. But Social Circle city officials say they&rsquo;re against it, and Gareth Fenley, a local organizer with <a href="https://indivisible.org/">Indivisible</a> Boldly Blue, shares on &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; how she plans to fight it.
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Plus, Atlanta area hospitals say their staff and resources are ready to respond to the 300,000 FIFA World Cup visitors expected here this summer. Preparations have been ongoing for months in advance, including a<a href="https://news.emory.edu/stories/2025/06/hs_full_scale_exercise_portable_biocontainment_unit_27-06-2025/story.html"> training simulation</a> involving two patients who entered the U.S. with an infectious disease. Doctors from Grady Hospital, Piedmont Hospital and the Emory University School of Medicine join the program to discuss their plan to keep residents and visitors healthy during the games.
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Then, a new <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/kevin-moncla-election-researcher-fulton-county-georgia">ProPublica report</a> is linking a conservative researcher to the seizure of Fulton County&rsquo;s election records. The author tells us about Kevin Moncla, who has long accused Fulton County of election fraud.

Warehouse purchased for Social Circle ICE detention center; How Atlanta hospitals prepare for FIFA World Cup; New revelations in seizure of Fulton County election files

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 11,000 children and teens are in Georgia's foster care system. Data also reveals more than 500 youth transition out of the foster care system, many needing assistance, housing, and resources as they adjust to adulthood. Allison Ashe, the CEO and president ofWellroot Family Services, talks with “Closer Look” host Rose Scott about the work of Wellroot and the expansion of their newly renovated apartment community, The Oaks. She also discussed details about Wellroot's 2026 Reaching Teens Summit, slated for February 26-27 at the North Georgia Conference United Methodist Center.

 

Plus, a long list of Republicans and Democrats is vying for Georgia’s top elected office, and we are months away from the gubernatorial primary. In an effort to run an effective campaign, candidates spend money on advertisements, canvassing, and more. We hear from Atlanta-based political strategist Fred Hicks, who says people vote with their dollars. Hicks broke down campaign spending and fundraising, as well as how much money each candidate has raised so far, and the three measures used to track a candidate’s overall campaign dollars.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than 11,000 children and teens are in Georgia's foster care system. Data also reveals more than 500 youth transition out of the foster care system, many needing assistance, housing, and resources as they adjust to adulthood.<a href="https://wellroot.org/about-us/"> Allison Ashe</a>, the CEO and president of<a href="https://wellroot.org/about-us/"> </a><a href="https://wellroot.org/">Wellroot Family Services</a>, talks with &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; host Rose Scott about the work of Wellroot and the expansion of their newly renovated apartment community,<a href="https://wellroot.org/wellroot-family-services-celebrates-the-renovation-and-expansion-of-the-oaks-a-place-of-hope-for-youth-transitioning-from-foster-care/"> The Oaks</a>. She also discussed details about<a href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/ZL1nlQ?vid=1oo0z0"> Wellroot's 2026 Reaching Teens Summit</a>, slated for February 26-27 at the North Georgia Conference United Methodist Center.
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Plus, a long list of Republicans and Democrats is vying for Georgia&rsquo;s top elected office, and we are months away from the gubernatorial primary. In an effort to run an effective campaign, candidates spend money on advertisements, canvassing, and more. We hear from Atlanta-based political strategist <a href="https://fredhicks.com/">Fred Hicks</a>, who says people vote with their dollars. Hicks broke down campaign spending and fundraising, as well as how much money each candidate has raised so far, and the three measures used to track a candidate&rsquo;s overall campaign dollars.

Wellroot Family Services opens renovated housing for teens aging out of foster care; Follow the money, analysis of Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates' financial disclosures

While leaders like Malcolm X became symbols of the Black nationalist movement, a new book is celebrating the life and work of a lesser-known icon. Dr. Ashley Farmer tells that story in her new book, “Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore.”

 

Then, the Reverend and Georgia State Senator Kim Jackson joins “Closer Look with Rose Scott” for a conversation about the three bills she’s backing to locally prevent the aggressive immigration tactics the world has witnessed in Minnesota. The measures would require agents wear identification and prohibit face coverings and masks, require a legitimate warrant for an arrest, and allow people who feel their rights have been violated to sue ICE.

While leaders like Malcolm X became symbols of the Black nationalist movement, a new book is celebrating the life and work of a lesser-known icon. <a href="https://www.ashleydfarmer.com/about-ashleyfarmer-historian-africanamerican-womens-studies-blackradicalism">Dr. Ashley Farmer</a> tells that story in her new book, &ldquo;Queen Mother: Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore.&rdquo;
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Then, the Reverend and<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/members/senate/4981?session=1033"> Georgia State Senator Kim Jackson</a> joins &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>&rdquo; for a conversation about the three bills she&rsquo;s backing to locally prevent the aggressive immigration tactics the world has witnessed in Minnesota. The measures would require agents wear identification and prohibit face coverings and masks, require a legitimate warrant for an arrest, and allow people who feel their rights have been violated to sue ICE.

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