Congresswoman Nikema Williams represents Georgia's 5th congressional district. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her top priorities for Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point, and College Park. She highlights the legislation she’s backed as it relates to affordable housing, education, investment in HBCUs, taxes, closing the racial wealth gap, infrastructure and more. She also discusses the challenges of getting bipartisan legislation passed in Congress. 

 

Plus, are you a vegetarian, vegan or a meat-eater? Dr. Michael Francis, a bioinformatician and DNA researcher at the University of Georgia, discusses his new study that looks at how genes influence a person’s response to nutrients. He also explains why the benefits of a vegetarian diet are not one-size-fits-all. 

<a href="https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Congresswoman Nikema Williams</a> represents Georgia's 5th congressional district. She joins “Closer Look” to discuss her top priorities for Atlanta, Decatur, Sandy Springs, East Point, and College Park. She highlights the legislation she’s backed as it relates to affordable housing, education, investment in HBCUs, taxes, closing the racial wealth gap, infrastructure and more. She also discusses the challenges of getting bipartisan legislation passed in Congress. &nbsp;Plus, are you a vegetarian, vegan or a meat-eater? Dr. Michael Francis, a bioinformatician and DNA researcher at the University of Georgia, discusses <a href="https://news.uga.edu/vegetarian-diet-benefits-arent-one-size-fits-all/#:~:text=When%20it%20comes%20to%20determining,from%20the%20University%20of%20Georgia.&amp;text=For%20many%2C%20vegetarianism%20leads%20to,disease%20and%20Type%202%20diabetes." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">his new study</a> that looks at how genes influence a person’s response to nutrients. He also explains why the benefits of a vegetarian diet are not one-size-fits-all.&nbsp;

"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.