Muscogee (Creek) Nation awaits a federal judge’s decision about whether the court will allow their case to move to discovery. For more than two decades, the Muscogee have been in a legal battle to restore Hickory Ground, one of their sacred sites, and reclaim the remains of their ancestors. But for more than a decade, a casino has stood over the site in Alabama. 


Plus, “Closer Look’s” annual graduation series kicks off with Sophie Kalmin, a 2026 graduating senior from Emory University, who majored in American studies and minored in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies. Kalmin reflects on her academic journey and how her decades-long friendship with Mumbles, a white southern rhinoceros at Zoo Atlanta, inspired her to pursue a career on Capitol Hill.

<a href="https://www.muscogeenation.com/">Muscogee (Creek) Nation</a> awaits a federal judge&rsquo;s decision about whether the court will allow their case to move to discovery. For more than two decades, the Muscogee have been in a legal battle to restore <a href="https://www.justiceforhickoryground.com/">Hickory Ground</a>, one of their sacred sites, and reclaim the remains of their ancestors. But for more than a decade, a casino has stood over the site in Alabama.&nbsp;
 Plus, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo;</a> annual graduation series kicks off with <a href="https://news.emory.edu/features/2025/08/er_servant_leadership_summer_interns_05-08-2025/index.html">Sophie Kalmin</a>, a 2026 graduating senior from Emory University, who majored in American studies and minored in Middle Eastern and South Asian studies. Kalmin reflects on her academic journey and how her decades-long friendship with <a href="https://zooatlanta.org/animal-personality/mumbles/">Mumbles</a>, a white southern rhinoceros at <a href="https://zooatlanta.org/">Zoo Atlanta</a>, inspired her to pursue a career on Capitol Hill.

"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.