Beth McKibben, the editor of Eater Atlanta, discusses Michelin’s recent announcement that its famous dining guide is now reviewing notable restaurants in Atlanta.

 

Plus, Gwinnett County is working to address the affordable housing crisis. The county recently created the Housing and Community Development Division following the recommendation of a housing study. Matt Elder, the director of the division, discusses the new division, his top priorities and a recent proposal to spend leftover COVID relief funding to create affordable housing in Gwinnett County.

Lastly, Rahul Garabadu, the senior voting rights staff attorney at the ACLU of Georgia, discusses the latest developments in a lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Georgia, the ACLU and WilmerHale on behalf of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., against the state of Georgia for its new redistricting maps, citing the maps discriminate against Black voters and violate Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Beth McKibben, the editor of <a href="https://atlanta.eater.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Eater Atlanta</a>, discusses <a href="https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-star-revelation/michelin-guide-atlanta-georgia-new-destination-addition-restaurant-hotels" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelin’s recent announcement</a> that its famous dining guide is now reviewing notable restaurants in Atlanta.&nbsp;Plus, Gwinnett County is working to address the affordable housing crisis. The county recently created the <a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/home/stories/viewstory/-/story/NewGwinnettHousingAndCommunityDevelopmentDivision" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Housing and Community Development Division</a> following the recommendation of a housing study. <a href="https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/planningdevelopment/organization" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt Elder</a>, the director of the division, discusses the new division, his top priorities and a recent proposal to spend leftover COVID relief funding to create affordable housing in Gwinnett County.Lastly, Rahul Garabadu, the senior voting rights staff attorney at the <a href="https://www.acluga.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ACLU of Georgia</a>, discusses the <a href="https://www.acluga.org/en/press-releases/press-statement-aclu-georgia-applauds-courts-decision-denying-states-motion-summary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest developments</a> in a <a href="https://www.acluga.org/en/cases/alpha-phi-alpha-fraternity-inc-v-raffensperger-0#:~:text=The%20American%20Civil%20Liberties%20Union,General%20Assembly%20on%20the%20grounds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lawsuit</a> filed by the ACLU of Georgia, the ACLU and WilmerHale on behalf of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., against the state of Georgia for its new redistricting maps, citing the maps discriminate against Black voters and violate <a href="https://www.justice.gov/crt/section-2-voting-rights-act#:~:text=Section%202%20of%20the%20Voting%20Rights%20Act%20of%201965%20prohibits,)(2)%20of%20the%20Act." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.</a>

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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.