The Little 5 Points Alliance is honoring individuals and organizations who have made Little 5 Points unique, including the late Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson, at its third annual “People Make the Place” event this weekend. We hear from Lauren Welsh, the executive director of Little 5 Points Alliance.
Dr. Charles Steele Jr., the president and CEO of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, is stepping down. He talks with Rose about his decades-long career and what’s next for him and the civil rights organization.
Plus, Morgan Shaw Parker, the president and COO of the Atlanta Dream, returns to the program to talk about the team’s basketball season after the 2024 Olympics break. She also praises the continued growth of the league and the Dream’s upcoming Monday matchup against the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena.

Dr. Louis Sullivan’s dedication to medicine, public health; Miguel begins CAOS tour in Atlanta, with bilingual songs of personal growth and social awareness
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WABE follows the latest on controversial DeKalb County land swap; PALS Atlanta marks more than 30 years of aiding pet owners
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GSU Experts share insights and “Closer Look” listeners react to U.S.–Israeli military strike on Iran
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