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Extreme heat warning; “40 Acres and a Lie”; Protecting kids from summer camp food allergies

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Closer Look with Rose Scott

"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 
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Metro Atlanta is experiencing a heat wave. Rose talks with Don Smith, a meteorologist from the National Weather Service, about the temperatures that neared 100 degrees in the Atlanta area.

 

Plus, the Center for Public Integrity, Mother Jones, and the show ,“Reveal”, recently launched their series, “40 Acres and a Lie.” The investigation aims to shed light on how a government program gave land to formerly enslaved people following the Civil War and how that land was rescinded following the assassination of President Lincoln. Rose talks with Alexia Fernández Campbell, a lead reporter of the investigation, and Mila Rios, a descendant whose ancestor was given land in Savannah.

 

Lastly, summer fun has begun for kids in Georgia. Dr. Priyanka Vakati with the Food Allergy Institute discusses what parents should know about protecting their children from food allergens as they head to summer camp. Dr. Vakati also discusses the correlation between food allergies and how food is produced in the U.S.

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