WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look” to recap the latest news from Georgia’s 2024 legislative session and to discuss some of the key takeaways from Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State address.

Plus, Dr. Michael Lomax, the president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), discusses a new $100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Incorporation. It’s part of a bold $1 billion plan to support HBCUs and students.

Lastly, Friday marks the ninth year that “Closer Look” has been on the airwaves. Rose and her former co-hosts, WABE’s Denis O’Hayer and Jim Burress, reflect on the past 9 years. They discuss how the daily news program has evolved and continues to serve people in Atlanta and beyond. 

WABE politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rahul Bali</a> returns to “Closer Look” to recap the latest news from <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-legislature/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia’s 2024 legislative session</a> and to discuss some of the key takeaways from <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-gov-brian-kemps-2024-state-of-the-state-address-annotated/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State address.</a> Plus, Dr. Michael Lomax, the president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), discusses a new <a href="https://uncf.org/news/uncf-receives-100-million-grant-from-lilly-endowment-inc-to-support-capital-campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">$100 million grant from Lilly Endowment Incorporation</a>. It’s part of a bold $1 billion plan to support HBCUs and students.Lastly, Friday marks the ninth year that “Closer Look” has been on the airwaves. Rose and her former co-hosts, WABE’s Denis O’Hayer and Jim Burress, reflect on the past 9 years. They discuss how the daily news program has evolved and continues to serve people in Atlanta and beyond.&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.