Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the Justice Department's newly released report that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—and in violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Commissioner Barrett further discusses the efforts of her and other local leaders to improve the jail through a Fulton County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council that was just dismissed by the county commission.



Plus, data suggest 13% of Georgia's population is food insecure. Farmer Patrick Muhammad with Your Faith Farms and tenisio seanima, a farmer and General Manager at Nature’s Candy Farms LLC, discuss possible long-term sustainable solutions to fight food insecurity, such as urban agriculture.

Fulton County Commissioner <a href="https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/commissioners/dana-barrett">Dana Barrett</a> joins “Closer Look,” to discuss the Justice Department's <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-conditions-fulton-county-jail-georgia-violate-constitution-and">newly released report</a> that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—and in violation of the U.S. Constitution and federal law. Commissioner Barrett further discusses the efforts of her and other local leaders to improve the jail through a Fulton County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council that was just dismissed by the county commission.
 
Plus, data suggest 13% of Georgia's population is food insecure. <a href="https://your-faith-farms.myshopify.com/blogs/news/learn-about-patrick-s-muhammad">Farmer Patrick Muhammad</a> with Your Faith Farms and <a href="https://farmlandaccess.org/natures-candy-farms/">tenisio seanima</a>, a farmer and General Manager at Nature’s Candy Farms LLC, discuss possible long-term sustainable solutions to fight food insecurity, such as urban agriculture.

"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.

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