Charles Shapiro, the president of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and senior lecturer at Georgia State University, shares his thoughts about the situation unfolding in Afghanistan.

Plus, Dr. Calvin J. Watts was recently named superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Watts discusses the district’s back-to-school plan and shares his thoughts on leading Georgia’s largest school system amid the pandemic. 

Lastly, Jamie Ferguson, the executive director of Atlanta Pride, discusses the Atlanta Pride Committee’s decision to cancel the organization’s festival and parade due to COVID-19 for the second year in a row.

Charles Shapiro, the president of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and senior lecturer at Georgia State University, shares his thoughts about the situation unfolding in Afghanistan.Plus, Dr. Calvin J. Watts was recently named superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Watts discusses the district’s back-to-school plan and shares his thoughts on leading Georgia’s largest school system amid the pandemic.&nbsp;Lastly, Jamie Ferguson, the executive director of Atlanta Pride, discusses the Atlanta Pride Committee’s decision to cancel the organization’s festival and parade due to COVID-19 for the second year in a row.

"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.