With time ticking away until Crossover Day, WABE’s politics reporter Rahul Bali gives an update on the latest bills to advance through the legislature, including sports betting. He also discussed the recent retirement announcement of Democratic Georgia State Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler.

                                                                                                

Plus, the ATL Action for Racial Equity initiative was created to provide a blueprint for local companies aiming to create more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizations. The initiative is now in its third year. Michael Baptiste, who serves as the Metro Atlanta Chamber's vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the results of the ATL Action for Racial Equity 2024 Assessment Report.

 

Lastly,preparations are underway for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. According to the recently released schedule, Georgia’s capital city will host eight soccer matches, including a semifinal. The event is expected to draw massive crowds. Dan Corso, the president of the Atlanta Sports Council, discussed how Atlanta is gearing up for one of the largest sporting events in the world. He also shared how Atlanta is courting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.  

With time ticking away until Crossover Day, WABE’s politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rahul Bali</a> gives an update on the latest bills to advance through the legislature, including sports betting. He also discussed the recent retirement announcement of Democratic Georgia State Senate Minority Leader Gloria Butler.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plus, <a href="https://www.metroatlantachamber.com/atl-action-for-racial-equity-initiative-marks-third-anniversary/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the ATL Action for Racial Equity initiative</a> was created to provide a blueprint for local companies aiming to create more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organizations. The initiative is now in its third year. <a href="https://www.metroatlantachamber.com/meet-the-team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Baptiste</a>,&nbsp;who serves as the Metro Atlanta Chamber's vice president&nbsp;of&nbsp;diversity,&nbsp;equity&nbsp;and&nbsp;inclusion,&nbsp;returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the results of the <a href="https://www.atlracialequity.com/reporting" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ATL Action for Racial Equity 2024 Assessment Report</a>.&nbsp;Lastly, preparations are underway for the 2026&nbsp;FIFA Men’s World Cup. According to the recently <a href="https://www.wabe.org/2026-world-cup-final-will-be-played-at-metlife-stadium-in-new-jersey-semifinals-held-in-atlanta/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">released schedule, Georgia’s capital city will host eight&nbsp;soccer matches</a>, including a semifinal. The event is expected to draw massive crowds. <a href="https://theorg.com/org/metro-atlanta-chamber/org-chart/dan-corso" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dan Corso</a>, the president of the Atlanta Sports Council, discussed how Atlanta is gearing up for one of the largest sporting events in the world. He also shared how Atlanta is courting the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"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.