On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we exclusively received the announcement that Fulton County’s interim Board of Elections Chair Cathy Woolard is stepping down. In a statement, she tells us, “Despite all the noise you hear, the Fulton County election department does excellent work in one of the largest election operations in the country.” 




Also, after President Biden’s less than stellar debate performance, is it a risk for him to lead the Democratic Party’s ticket in the 2024 Election? Are Georgia’s Democratic leaders concerned? Campaign strategist Fred Hicks weighs in.




Then, an invasive species has found its way into multiple bodies of water in Georgia, including Lake Lanier. Chinese Mystery Snails were discovered as state wildlife officials were conducting routine sampling of the lake. Jim Page with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources shares an urgent message for anglers, boaters, and citizens.

On today’s <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Closer Look with Rose Scott</a>, we exclusively received the announcement that Fulton County’s interim <a href="https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-departments/registration-and-elections" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Board of Elections</a> Chair Cathy Woolard is stepping down. In a statement, she tells us, “Despite all the noise you hear, the Fulton County election department does excellent work in one of the largest election operations in the country.” Also, after <a href="https://www.wabe.org/professor-the-fears-of-both-camps-were-realized-in-biden-vs-trump-debate/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">President Biden’s less than stellar debate performance</a>, is it a risk for him to lead the Democratic Party’s ticket in the 2024 Election? Are Georgia’s Democratic leaders concerned? Campaign strategist <a href="https://fredhicks.com/bio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fred Hicks</a> weighs in. Then, an invasive species has found its way into multiple bodies of water in Georgia, including Lake Lanier. <a href="https://georgiawildlife.com/invasive-mystery-snail-found-lake-lanier-we-need-your-help" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chinese Mystery Snails</a> were discovered as state wildlife officials were conducting routine sampling of the lake. Jim Page with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources shares an urgent message for anglers, boaters, and citizens.

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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.