It’s a new chapter for Peter Hubbard, one of two Democrats elected to Georgia’s Public Service Commission, flipping long-held Republican seats. A longtime clean-energy advocate, Hubbard told “Closer Look” host Rose Scott he’s committed to working across political lines. He’s also closely watching the rapid growth of data centers in Georgia, questioning their true economic benefits, workforce impact, and tax incentives. He then raised concerns about their strain on energy infrastructure, noise pollution, e-waste, and the higher costs often passed on to residential customers.

For weeks, immigration agents with the Department of Homeland Security have confronted communities in Minnesota - resulting in arrests, school closures, injuries, and the killing of Minneapolis resident Renee Good. The State of Minnesota, along with the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis recently announced a lawsuit against DHS for its actions. On today’s “Closer Look,” Anthony Michael Kreis, associate professor of law at Georgia State University, provides his legal analysis about what hurdles the lawsuit might face.

It&rsquo;s a new chapter for <a href="https://psc.ga.gov/about-the-psc/commissioners/peter-hubbard/">Peter Hubbard</a>, one of two Democrats elected to Georgia&rsquo;s <a href="https://psc.ga.gov/">Public Service Commission</a>, flipping long-held Republican seats. A longtime clean-energy advocate, Hubbard told &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; host Rose Scott he&rsquo;s committed to working across political lines. He&rsquo;s also closely watching the rapid growth of data centers in Georgia, questioning their true economic benefits, workforce impact, and tax incentives. He then raised concerns about their strain on <a href="https://www.audits.ga.gov/ReportSearch/download/33298">energy infrastructure</a>, noise pollution, e-waste, and the higher costs often passed on to residential customers.
For weeks, immigration agents with the Department of Homeland Security have confronted communities in Minnesota - resulting in arrests, school closures, injuries, and the killing of <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/renee-macklin-good-shooting">Minneapolis resident Renee Good</a>. The State of Minnesota, along with the cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis <a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/01/12/nx-s1-5675315/minnesota-sues-to-block-trump-immigration-crackdown">recently announced a lawsuit</a> against DHS for its actions. On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; <a href="https://law.gsu.edu/profile/anthony-kreis/">Anthony Michael Kreis</a>, associate professor of law at Georgia State University, provides his legal analysis about what hurdles the lawsuit might face.

"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.