According to a new investigative report published by Atlanta Civic Circle, the City of Atlanta’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being used to pay housing bond debt and staff salaries. Sean Keenan, a housing reporter at Atlanta Civic Circle, returns to “Closer Look,” to discuss the story and the response from housing advocates and some city officials. 

 

Plus, N'namdi Arinze is making his mark in Atlanta’s food industry as the owner of Vegan Wangs, a plant-based chicken wing restaurant. Alongside his sister, Arinze has expanded the business from online deliveries, ghost kitchens, and pop-up events—into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar location. Recently, Rose and the “Closer Look” team paid a visit to the Southwest Atlanta eatery on Cascade Road.

According to a <a href="https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/05/26/investigation-affordable-housing-trust-fund-pays-bonds-payroll/">new investigative report</a> published by Atlanta Civic Circle, the City of Atlanta&rsquo;s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is being used to pay housing bond debt and staff salaries. Sean Keenan, a housing reporter at Atlanta Civic Circle, returns to &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; to discuss the story and the response from housing advocates and some city officials. 
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Plus, N'namdi Arinze is making his mark in Atlanta&rsquo;s food industry as the owner of <a href="https://veganwings.com/?utm_source=google">Vegan Wangs</a>, a plant-based chicken wing restaurant. Alongside his sister, Arinze has expanded the business from online deliveries, ghost kitchens, and pop-up events&mdash;into a full-fledged brick-and-mortar location. Recently, Rose and the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; team paid a visit to the Southwest Atlanta eatery on Cascade Road.

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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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Investigative report raises questions about money earmarked for affordable housing in Atlanta; Vegan Wangs expands to brick-and-mortar location in Southwest Atlanta