DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss DeKalb County’s latest response to the COIVID-19 pandemic. 

We then hear from Abdul Henderson, the executive director of Mental Health America of Georgia. Henderson discusses a new report that pinpoints Georgia as last in the nation for access to mental health care amid the pandemic.

Plus, DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris discusses why students are required to wear masks during in-person class instruction and her district’s back-to-school plan.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss DeKalb County’s latest response to the COIVID-19 pandemic. We then hear from Abdul Henderson, the executive director of <a href="https://www.mhageorgia.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mental Health America of Georgia</a>. Henderson discusses a <a href="https://mhanational.org/sites/default/files/2021%20State%20of%20Mental%20Health%20in%20America_0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new report</a> that pinpoints Georgia as last in the nation for access to mental health care amid the pandemic.Plus, DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris discusses why students are required <a href="https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/back-to-school-2021/safety-protocol/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to wear masks during in-person class instruction and her district’s back-to-school plan.</a>

"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.