Georgia Democratic Congressman Hank Johnsondiscusses the start of Trump's second term, including his latest effort to freeze federal grants and loans. Congressman Johnson also discusses his top priorities amid Trump's return to the White House. *Shortly after the interview, the Office of Management and Budget rescinded its memo to freeze federal funding.

Plus, three people have died since The Melody, Atlanta's first "rapid housing," community, made of shipping containers, opened last year. Sean Keenan, a journalist at Atlanta Civic Circle, discusses his latest article, ‘Unfortunate inevitabilities’: A reflection on deaths at The Melody, Atlanta’s apartment complex for unhoused people.’ He also discusses the ongoing challenges of Atlanta's housing crisis.

Lastly, the Fulton County Board of Education will soon have to decide on the fate of Parklane Elementary in East Point and Spalding Drive Elementary in Sandy Springs. Just days ago, a majority of the board members voted in favor to move forward with proposals to close both schools. The board cites the pending closures are based on dwindling enrollment projections and school conditions. WABE Southside reporter DorMiya Vance has been following and reporting on the unfolding situation. She’ll discuss the potential impact the closures could have on students, parents, teachers and staff.

Georgia Democratic <a href="representing%20Georgia&rsquo;s%204th%20congressional%20district">Congressman Hank Johnson</a> <a href="https://www.wabe.org/as-if-hes-a-king-or-a-monarch-georgia-democrats-in-washington-shaken-by-trumps-first-days-in-office/">discusses the start of Trump's second term</a>, including his latest effort to freeze federal grants and loans. Congressman Johnson also discusses his top priorities amid Trump's return to the White House. *Shortly after the interview, the Office of Management and Budget <a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-pause-federal-grants-aid-6d41961940585544fa43a3f66550e7be">rescinded its memo to freeze federal funding.</a>
Plus, three people have died since The Melody, Atlanta's first "rapid housing," community, made of shipping containers, opened last year. Sean Keenan, a journalist at Atlanta Civic Circle, discusses his latest article, <a href="https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/22/atlanta-three-deaths-at-melody-homeless-housing-complex/">&lsquo;Unfortunate inevitabilities&rsquo;: A reflection on deaths at The Melody, Atlanta&rsquo;s apartment complex for unhoused people.</a>&rsquo; He also discusses the ongoing challenges of Atlanta's housing crisis.
Lastly, the Fulton County Board of Education&nbsp;will soon have to decide on the fate of <a href="https://www.savepes.com/">Parklane Elementary</a> in East Point and <a href="https://www.savesde.com/">Spalding Drive Elementary</a> in Sandy Springs. Just days ago, a majority of the board members voted in favor to move forward with proposals to close both schools. The board cites the pending closures are based on dwindling enrollment projections and school conditions. WABE Southside reporter <a href="https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/basketball/wnba/fever/2024/06/19/how-to-watch-wnba-indiana-fever-caitlin-clark-atlanta-dream-6-21-24/74152652007/">DorMiya Vance</a> has been following and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/east-point-parents-hold-community-meeting-as-local-schools-face-possible-closures/">reporting</a> on the unfolding situation. She&rsquo;ll discuss the potential impact the closures could have on students, parents, teachers and staff.

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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.