A federal program that helps 1 in 6 Georgia households pay for high-speed internet could soon end. Applications for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) are now closed as President Biden urges Congress to pass funding to extend the subsidy program. Rashad Robinson, the president of Color Of Change, discusses how Georgians could be impacted if the program ends.

 

Lastly, we will air WABE business reporter Marlon Hyde’s feature from the “Young Business” series. The story spotlights a young business owner who sells ‘stink-free’ socks online.  

A federal program that helps&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Georgia-ACP-Fact-Sheet.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1 in 6 Georgia households</a>&nbsp;pay for high-speed internet could soon end. Applications for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fcc.gov/acp" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP)</a>&nbsp;are now closed as President Biden urges Congress to pass funding to extend the subsidy program. <a href="https://colorofchange.org/our-team/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rashad Robinson</a>, the president of Color Of Change, discusses how Georgians could be impacted if the program ends.&nbsp;Lastly, we will air WABE business reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/marlon-hyde/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marlon Hyde’s feature</a> from the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/young-business/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Young Business”</a> series. The story spotlights&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.wabe.org/young-entrepreneur-offers-a-stink-free-guarantee-with-odorless-socks-business/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">young business owner who sells ‘stink-free’ socks</a> online. &nbsp;

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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.