Stephanie Fischer, the new president and CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, talks with show host Rose Scott about several topics, including the current state of restaurants in Georgia, her top priorities this legislative session and what GRA is doing to equip restaurant owners with tools and resources to remain resilient in a changing industry. 

Plus, Thursday marked one year since environmental activist Manuel Teran was shot and killed near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE criminal justice reporter Chamian Cruz shares her latest reporting on the case. 

Lastly, Staci Fox, the president and CEO (GBPI), returns to “Closer Look,” to give an analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s budget proposal and the institute’s 2024 policy priorities.

<a href="https://www.garestaurants.org/news/stephanie-fischer-takes-the-lead-at-georgia-restaurant-association" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stephanie Fischer</a>, the new president and CEO of the <a href="https://www.garestaurants.org/about-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Restaurant Association</a>, talks with show host Rose Scott about several topics, including the current state of restaurants in Georgia, her top priorities this legislative session and what GRA is doing to equip restaurant owners with tools and resources to remain resilient in a changing industry. Plus, Thursday marked one year since environmental activist&nbsp;Manuel Teran was shot and killed near the proposed site for the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE criminal justice reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/chamian-cruz/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chamian Cruz</a> shares her latest <a href="https://www.wabe.org/personnel-files-released-of-state-troopers-who-fatally-shot-cop-city-activist-one-year-ago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">reporting</a> on the case. Lastly, <a href="https://gbpi.org/about-us/staff-and-board/staci-fox/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Staci Fox</a>, the president and CEO (GBPI), returns to “Closer Look,” to give an analysis of Governor Brian Kemp’s budget proposal and the <a href="https://gbpi.org/2024-policy-priorities/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">institute’s 2024 policy priorities.</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.