The debate over reproductive rights continues to intensify this election season. A ProPublica investigation recently revealed two Black mothers, Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller, died under Georgia’s restriction on abortion care. Now, we’ll hear from two OB-GYNs with opposing views on Georgia’s law. Rose is joined by Dr. Sharon Thompson of Central Phoenix Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Dr. Christina Francis, the CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs. 

 

Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp has issued a state of emergency as Georgia braces for Helene. The tropical storm has been upgraded to a hurricane. It’s expected to intensify to a Category 3 before making landfall in the Florida panhandle. State emergency officials expect widespread power outages, quick and intense wind, heavy rain and debris across Florida and Georgia. Rose reports on the latest. 

The debate over reproductive rights continues to intensify this election season. A ProPublica investigation recently revealed two Black mothers, <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/georgia-abortion-ban-amber-thurman-death" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amber Nicole Thurman</a> and <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/candi-miller-abortion-ban-death-georgia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Candi Miller</a>, died under Georgia’s restriction on abortion care. Now, we’ll hear from two OB-GYNs with opposing views on Georgia’s law. Rose is joined by <a href="https://centralphoenixobgyn.com/?team=dr-sharon-thompson-md-mph-facog" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Sharon Thompson</a> of Central Phoenix Obstetrics and Gynecology, and <a href="https://aaplog.org/about-us/aaplog-board/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Christina Francis</a>, the CEO of the American Association of Pro-Life OB-GYNs. &nbsp;Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp has <a href="https://www.wabe.org/major-storm-expected-to-move-into-southeast-georgia-later-this-week/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">issued a state of emergency</a> as Georgia braces for Helene. The tropical storm has been <a href="https://www.weather.gov/tae/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">upgraded to a hurricane</a>. It’s expected to intensify to a Category 3 before making landfall in the Florida panhandle. State emergency officials expect widespread power outages, quick and intense wind, heavy rain and debris across Florida and Georgia. Rose reports on the latest.&nbsp;

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"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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