On this edition of Closer Look: Making sense of “Fed-Speak”. Emory Professor and economist, Tom Smith returns to help decipher the latest economic forecast from the Federal Reserve and to help figure out if a recession is imminent. 

Plus, Fulton County Commissioner, Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is questioning whether a recent vote by the Commission to leave the current millage rate where it is, will have a negative impact on Grady Memorial Hospital.  Grady is already under pressure following news that Wellstar Health System will be closing Atlanta Medical Center in November. It’s the only other level 1 trauma center in operation in metro Atlanta. 

On this edition of Closer Look: Making sense of “Fed-Speak”.&nbsp;Emory Professor and economist, Tom Smith returns to help decipher the latest economic forecast from the Federal Reserve and to help figure out if a recession is imminent.&nbsp;Plus, Fulton County Commissioner, Khadijah Abdur-Rahman is questioning whether a recent vote by the Commission to leave the current millage rate where it is, will have a negative impact on Grady Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grady is already under pressure following news that Wellstar Health System will be closing Atlanta Medical Center in November. It’s the only other level 1 trauma center in operation in metro Atlanta.&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.

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Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman; Economist Tom Smith

The FBI is now investigating the shooting death of a woman in South Minneapolis. On Wednesday, following an immigration enforcement operation, an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother Renee Good while she was in her car. The situation has sparked national outrage and ongoing protests in Minnesota's Twin Cities. MPR News correspondent Matt Sepic joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest in the ongoing investigation.

Plus, fallout continues over President Donald Trump’s military action over Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and current President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.

 

 Charles Shapiro shares his thoughts on the unfolding situation and questions the Trump Administration’s motives for taking military action against Venezuela. He also shares his thoughts about the next era of leadership in the country. 

 

Lastly, Michael J. Moore, a former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and former member of the Georgia State Senate, talks about the deadly Minnesota shooting, the duties and responsibilities of ICE agents and possible legal consequences for the ICE agent.

The<a href="https://dps.mn.gov/news/bca/bca-statement-regarding-investigation-ice-fatal-shooting-minneapolis"> FBI is now investigating</a> the shooting death of a<a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/08/questions-follow-after-ice-agent-kills-renee-good-in-minneapolis"> woman in South Minneapolis</a>. On Wednesday, following an immigration enforcement operation, an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old mother Renee Good while she was in her car. The situation has sparked national outrage and ongoing protests in Minnesota's Twin Cities. MPR News correspondent<a href="https://www.mprnews.org/people/matt-sepic"> Matt Sepic</a> joins &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to discuss the latest in the ongoing investigation.
Plus, fallout continues over President Donald Trump&rsquo;s military action over Venezuela and the capture of President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela and current President of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta.
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&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/shapiro_WAC">Charles Shapiro</a> shares his thoughts on the unfolding situation and questions the Trump Administration&rsquo;s motives for taking military action against Venezuela. He also shares his thoughts about the next era of leadership in the country.&nbsp;
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Lastly, <a href="https://moorehall.com/attorneys/michael-j-moore/">Michael J. Moore</a>, a former United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia and former member of the Georgia State Senate, talks about the deadly Minnesota shooting, the duties and responsibilities of ICE agents and possible legal consequences for the ICE agent.

Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and protests; Former U.S. Ambassador to Venezuela sees many challenges for the country following U.S. military action

Research shows coordinated efforts and collective action—among school systems, child welfare agencies, policymakers, and community partners—can significantly improve outcomes for children and youth in foster care. In Georgia, as of May 2025, more than 11,300 children were in foster care, according to the Georgia Department of Human Services.

The work of the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as Atlanta CASA, centers on helping children and young people in need. The organization supports abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court system in Fulton County by recruiting and training volunteers to be advocates for them.

On Wednesday’s edition of  “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talked with Atlanta CASA's chief executive officer, Domonique Cooper, and Angela Owens, a recruiter and community engagement specialist for the organization. They talked more about CASA’s mission, its impact, and the urgent need for more volunteer advocates.

Research shows coordinated efforts and collective action&mdash;among school systems, child welfare agencies, policymakers, and community partners&mdash;can significantly improve outcomes for children and youth in foster care. In Georgia, as of May 2025, more than 11,300 children were in foster care, according to the Georgia Department of Human Services.
The work of the nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as<a href="https://atlantacasa.org/"> Atlanta CASA</a>, centers on helping children and young people in need. The organization supports abused and neglected children involved in the juvenile court system in Fulton County by recruiting and training volunteers to be advocates for them.
On Wednesday&rsquo;s edition of&nbsp; &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; program host Rose Scott talked with Atlanta CASA's chief executive officer,<a href="https://atlantacasa.org/about/our-team/"> Domonique Cooper,</a> and<a href="https://atlantacasa.org/about/our-team/"> Angela Owens</a>, a recruiter and community engagement specialist for the organization. They talked more about CASA&rsquo;s mission, its impact, and the urgent need for more volunteer advocates.

Atlanta CASA seeking hundreds of volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children

The United States military has carried out a series of air strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The Trump administration has announced plans for U.S. companies to take over oil production with military support and Maduro has been charged with narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices. Maduro and his wife have both pleaded not guilty.Laurie Blank, a clinical professor of law and director of the International Humanitarian Law Clinic at Emory University, gives an analysis of the unfolding situation, the charges against Maduro and Flores, and the legal context of prosecuting them in U.S. federal court.

 

Also, flu activity continues to rise in Georgia and across the nation. Public health experts are linking many of the cases to a new strain known as Subclade K, also known as the so-called "super flu" — a mutation of influenza A, H3N2. Dr. Jodie Guest, a professor and senior vice chair in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine, talks more about the new strain and what Georgians can do to protect themselves and their households.

The United States military has carried out a series of air strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The Trump administration has announced plans for U.S. companies to take over oil production with military support and Maduro has been charged with narco-terrorism, cocaine importation, conspiracy and possession of machine guns and destructive devices. Maduro and his wife<a href="https://apnews.com/article/maduro-venezuela-trump-criminal-case-131f59e517cc8314a53c8dace230d328"> have both pleaded not guilty</a>. <a href="https://law.emory.edu/faculty/faculty-profiles/blank-profile.html">Laurie Blank</a>, a clinical professor of law and director of the International Humanitarian Law Clinic at Emory University, gives an analysis of the unfolding situation, the charges against Maduro and Flores, and the legal context of prosecuting them in U.S. federal court.
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Also, flu activity continues to rise in Georgia and across the nation. Public health experts are linking many of the cases to a new strain known as Subclade K, also known as the so-called "super flu" &mdash; a mutation of influenza A, H3N2.<a href="https://sph.emory.edu/profile/faculty/jodie-guest"> Dr. Jodie Guest</a>, a professor and senior vice chair in the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University&rsquo;s Rollins School of Public Health and School of Medicine, talks more about the new strain and what Georgians can do to protect themselves and their households.

Fulton County Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman; Economist Tom Smith

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