The recent water main break created several days of chaos and inconvenience for thousands of Atlanta residents and businesses. Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Butler Burks discusses the city’s response to the turmoil, addresses the criticism they received for their communication, talks about the lessons learned and how city leaders will move forward.




Then, Closer Look travels to New Hope AME Church in Buckhead. The church is celebrating 155 Years as a house of worship. Pastor David F. Richards III takes us through the history of the religious site which still features the construction work and burial spots of enslaved people. Pastor Richards discusses how New Hope wants to honor the lives who are a part of its history and how the church impacts the lives of its modern-day congregation.

The recent <a href="https://www.wabe.org/breaking-water-service-restored-across-atlanta-after-days-of-turmoil/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">water main break</a> created several days of chaos and inconvenience for thousands of Atlanta residents and businesses. Atlanta’s Chief Operating Officer LaChandra Butler Burks discusses the city’s response to the turmoil, addresses the criticism they received for their communication, talks about the lessons learned and how city leaders will move forward. Then, Closer Look travels to <a href="https://newhopeamechurch.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Hope AME Church</a> in Buckhead. The church is celebrating 155 Years as a house of worship. Pastor David F. Richards III takes us through the history of the religious site which still features the construction work and burial spots of enslaved people. Pastor Richards discusses how New Hope wants to honor the lives who are a part of its history and how the church impacts the lives of its modern-day congregation.

"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.