The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching. Mayor Patti Garrett discusses how the City of Decatur is preparing fans. They’re hosting Decatur WatchFest26, a 34-day festival.

Plus, Dennis Velez is a 2025 graduate of Georgia Tech. While working toward his degree in mechanical engineering, the theme park enthusiast earned the nickname 'safety guy.' For “Closer Look’s” 2025 graduation series, Velez talks more about his academic journey, his experiences at Georgia Tech, and his aspirations for the future.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup&nbsp;is fast approaching. Mayor Patti Garrett discusses how the City of Decatur is preparing fans. They&rsquo;re hosting <a href="https://decaturwatchfest26.com/">Decatur WatchFest26</a>, a 34-day festival.
Plus, <a href="https://www.gatech.edu/news/2025/04/25/engineering-day-theme-park">Dennis Velez</a>&nbsp;is a 2025 graduate of Georgia Tech. While working toward his degree in mechanical engineering, the theme park enthusiast earned the nickname 'safety guy.' For &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; 2025 graduation series, Velez talks more about his academic journey, his experiences at Georgia Tech, and his aspirations for the future.

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Decatur to host a multi-day festival for World Cup fans; Georgia Tech grads on a mission to make theme parks more safe

In “Closer Look’s” continued focus on Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates, on Wednesday’s program, we hear from Republican business executive Clark Dean and Democratic business owner and faith leader Olu Brown. Both discussed how they’re guided by their faith and how they would fiscally govern Georgia from different sides of the political aisle. Hear the latest in our series, Their Voice, Your Vote.

In &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rsquo;s&rdquo; continued focus on <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-governor-race/">Georgia&rsquo;s gubernatorial candidates</a>, on Wednesday&rsquo;s program, we hear from Republican business executive <a href="https://www.clarkdeanforga.com/">Clark Dean</a> and Democratic business owner and faith leader <a href="https://www.oluforga.com/">Olu Brown</a>. Both discussed how they&rsquo;re guided by their faith and how they would fiscally govern Georgia from different sides of the political aisle. Hear the latest in our series, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/their-voice-your-vote/">Their Voice, Your Vote</a>.

Their Voice, Your Vote: Clark Dean & Olu Brown

On today’s Closer Look, we continue with our series, “Their Voice, Your Vote,” in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start Tuesday’s discussion with Democratic candidate Geoff Duncan, who says he can bring both political parties together on issues based on his prior experience as Georgia’s Republican  Lieutenant Governor. Then, we hear from Republican candidate Ken Yasger, who is connecting with working-class Georgians through his military and service industry experience.

On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>, we continue with our series, &ldquo;Their Voice, Your Vote,&rdquo; in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start Tuesday&rsquo;s discussion with Democratic candidate <a href="https://www.duncanforgeorgia.com/">Geoff Duncan</a>, who says he can bring both political parties together on issues based on his prior experience as Georgia&rsquo;s Republican&nbsp; Lieutenant Governor. Then, we hear from Republican candidate <a href="https://www.kenforgeorgia.com/">Ken Yasger</a>, who is connecting with working-class Georgians through his military and service industry experience.

Their Voice, Your Vote: Geoff Duncan & Ken Yasger

 

On today’s Closer Look, we begin our “Their Voice, Your Vote” series, in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start with Republican candidate Chris Carr, who emphasizes economic growth, public safety, and keeping the state abortion law. Then, a discussion with Democratic candidate Jason Esteves, who is in favor of expanding Medicaid, ending the maternal mortality crisis, and fighting the Trump Administration’s impact on the economy.

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On today&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>, we begin our &ldquo;Their Voice, Your Vote&rdquo; series, in which host Rose Scott has in-depth conversations with the candidates for Georgia governor. We start with Republican candidate <a href="https://carrforgeorgia.com/">Chris Carr</a>, who emphasizes economic growth, public safety, and keeping the state abortion law. Then, a discussion with Democratic candidate <a href="https://www.jasonesteves.com/">Jason Esteves</a>, who is in favor of expanding Medicaid, ending the maternal mortality crisis, and fighting the Trump Administration&rsquo;s impact on the economy.

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