It’s week six of the Georgia legislative session. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look” to provide an update following a medical emergency during a Senate hearing and the latest news happening at the Georgia State Capitol. Show host Rose Scott then talks with Democratic Representative Lisa Campbell about two bills some lawmakers are concerned about. Specifically, HB 501, which if passed, would loosen Georgia’s child labor laws, and SB 367, which aims to eliminate voter drop boxes across the state. Bali then gives an update regarding a bill that would limit deposits for housing and a bill aimed to crack down on swatting, a practice of alerting law enforcement or other first responders with false allegations of criminal or harmful activity at another person's address. 

Plus, Mary AnneAdams, the founder and executive director of ZAMI NOBLA, the National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging, reflects on Audre Lorde’s writings and legacy and shares details about how ZAMI is celebrating what would’ve been Lorde’s 90th birthday through a hybrid read-a-thon.

It’s week six of the Georgia legislative session. WABE politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rahul Bali</a> returns to “Closer Look” to provide an update following a medical emergency during a Senate hearing and the latest news happening at the Georgia State Capitol. Show host Rose Scott then talks with <a href="https://lisaforga.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Democratic Representative&nbsp;Lisa Campbell</a> about two bills some lawmakers are concerned about. Specifically, <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64613" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HB 501</a>, which if passed, would loosen Georgia’s child labor laws, and <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/66134" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SB 367</a>, which aims to eliminate voter drop boxes across the state. Bali then gives an update regarding a bill that would limit deposits for housing and a bill aimed to crack down on swatting, a practice of alerting law enforcement or other first responders with false allegations of criminal or harmful activity at another person's address. Plus, Mary Anne Adams, the founder and executive director of <a href="https://www.zaminobla.org/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZAMI NOBLA, the National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging</a>, reflects on Audre Lorde’s writings and legacy and shares details about how ZAMI is celebrating what would’ve been Lorde’s 90th birthday through a <a href="https://www.zaminobla.org/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hybrid read-a-thon</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.