Andrea Wenzel, an associate professor at Temple University and former journalist, discusses her new book, “Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News." 

Several news stories in Georgia made national headlines in 2023, including the ongoing efforts to build a police and fire training center in Atlanta, the Georgia election interference case, the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter and so much more. Rose talks with Americus Times-Recorder reporter Joshua Windus, Capital B Atlanta's criminal justice reporter Madeline Thigpen and Atlanta Community Press Collective editor Matt Scott about some of the top stories of 2023, the stories they’re following in 2024, and their approach to covering the news.

<a href="http://www.andreawenzel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrea Wenzel</a>, an associate professor at Temple University and former journalist, discusses her new book, “Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News." Several news stories in Georgia made national headlines in 2023, including the ongoing efforts to build a <a href="https://www.wabe.org/police-training-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">police and fire training center</a> in Atlanta, the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/georgia-v-trump/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia election interference case</a>, the passing of <a href="https://www.wabe.org/carter-center/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">former first lady Rosalynn Carter</a> and so much more. Rose talks with Americus Times-Recorder reporter <a href="https://www.americustimesrecorder.com/services/about-us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joshua Windus</a>, Capital B Atlanta's criminal justice reporter <a href="https://atlanta.capitalbnews.org/author/madeline-thigpen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Madeline Thigpen</a> and Atlanta Community Press Collective&nbsp;editor <a href="https://atlpresscollective.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Matt&nbsp;Scott</a> about some of the top stories of 2023, the stories they’re following in 2024, and their approach to covering the news.

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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.

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New book explores “Antiracist Journalism”; Journalists discuss how they cover Georgia’s top stories

According to the “Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025” report, 65% of nurses say they’re experiencing high levels of stress and burnout. The study also found that only 60% of nurses would choose their profession again, and 67% of student nurses are concerned about managing their workload. Short staffing, inadequate pay, lack of leadership support, and patient abuse are listed as the top stressors. On Tuesday’s “Closer Look,” Host Rose Scott speaks with Dr. Lisa Herbert, Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Kristin Oates and Primary Care Physician Dhaval Desai about their personal experience with stress and burnout, how it can impact patients, plus solutions for the wellbeing of patients and the medical workers who care for them. 

According to the &ldquo;<a href="https://www.fau.edu/newsdesk/articles/beyond-the-bedside-nursing-survey.php">Beyond the Bedside: The State of Nursing in 2025</a>&rdquo; report, 65% of nurses say they&rsquo;re experiencing high levels of stress and burnout. The study also found that only 60% of nurses would choose their profession again, and 67% of student nurses are concerned about managing their workload. Short staffing, inadequate pay, lack of leadership support, and patient abuse are listed as the top stressors. On Tuesday&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>,&rdquo; Host Rose Scott speaks with <a href="https://www.justtherightbalance.com/">Dr. Lisa Herbert</a>, Obstetrician-Gynecologist <a href="https://atlantagynob.com/your-team/kristin-d-oates/">Dr. Kristin Oates</a> and Primary Care Physician <a href="https://dhavaldesaimd.com/">Dhaval Desai</a> about their personal experience with stress and burnout, how it can impact patients, plus solutions for the wellbeing of patients and the medical workers who care for them.&nbsp;

How burnout affects doctors and patients 

The family of Arben Pilici has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County after he suffocated during a 2024 welfare check at his home. On today's “Closer Look,” we hear from two of the attorneys representing the family and learn more about DeKalb’s Mobile Crisis Unit and the type of police restraint that led to Pilici’s death.


Also, two Georgia Democratic lawmakers are resisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ongoing efforts to establish large-scale ICE detention centers in Georgia. “Closer Look” host Rose Scott talks with Georgia State Senator Jaha Howard, who has introduced Senate Bill 517 and Senate Bill 549. We also hear from South Fulton Councilmember Helen Zenobia Willis, who recently introduced a resolution to ban warehouses in South Fulton.

The family of Arben Pilici has filed a lawsuit against DeKalb County after he suffocated during a 2024 welfare check at his home. On today's &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>,&rdquo; we hear from two of the attorneys representing the family and learn more about <a href="https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/police-services/community-information">DeKalb&rsquo;s Mobile Crisis Unit</a> and the type of police restraint that led to Pilici&rsquo;s death.
 Also, two Georgia Democratic lawmakers are resisting Immigration and Customs Enforcement's ongoing efforts to establish large-scale ICE detention centers in Georgia. &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; host Rose Scott talks with Georgia State Senator <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/members/senate/5090?session=1033">Jaha Howard</a>, who has introduced<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242766"> Senate Bill 517</a> and <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/243564">Senate Bill 549</a>. We also hear from South Fulton Councilmember <a href="https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/3258/Councilwoman-Helen-Zenobia-Willis">Helen Zenobia Willis</a>, who recently introduced a <a href="https://www.cityofsouthfultonga.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-1804">resolution</a> to ban warehouses in South Fulton.

Potential ICE Detention Centers in Georgia see city, state opposition; Lawsuit blames DeKalb officials for deadly welfare check

Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, which aims to improve literacy through several approaches and strategies. 

“Closer Look’s” February installment of “Coffee Conversations was held at The Ke'next Cooperative located in the Westview neighborhood. Host Rose Scott talked with several guests, including children’s book authors. They discussed community-center resources and programs geared toward improving literacy rates in Georgia and read excerpts from children’s books. Guests included:

 

Kiyomi Rollins, the owner of The Ke’nekt Cooperative

Gayle Hunter Holloman, the executive director of Fulton County Library System

Caroline Ahmann, owner of the Beloved Books Bookmobile

Dr. Nicola Chin, a pediatrician at Morehouse Healthcare and a Reach Out and Read Clinician

Alex Ryan, the founder of Alex in Wonderland, LLC, and the author and creator of “Zina Bina Learns the Value of Money” 

Dr. Breanna J. McDaniel, an educator, speaker and author of the book “Go Forth and Tell”

Shelly Anand, an author of “Laxmi’s Mooch”

Reem Faruqi, an award-winning author of “Lailah's Lunchbox”

Student success is directly linked to literacy. According to the latest data from the Georgia Council on Literacy, 62% of third-graders are not reading on grade level. The findings come as state lawmakers consider the<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72842"> Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026</a>, which aims to improve literacy through several approaches and strategies.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo; February installment of &ldquo;Coffee Conversations was held at<a href="https://www.thekenekt.com/"> The Ke'next Cooperative</a> located in the Westview neighborhood. Host Rose Scott talked with several guests, including children&rsquo;s book authors. They discussed community-center resources and programs geared toward improving literacy rates in Georgia and read excerpts from children&rsquo;s books. Guests included:
&nbsp;
Kiyomi Rollins, the owner of<a href="https://www.thekenekt.com/"> The Ke&rsquo;nekt Cooperative</a>
<a href="https://www.fulcolibrary.org/meet-our-team/">Gayle Hunter Holloman</a>, the executive director of Fulton County Library System
Caroline Ahmann, owner of the<a href="https://www.belovedbooksbookmobile.org/"> Beloved Books Bookmobile</a>
<a href="https://www.msm.edu/about_us/FacultyDirectory/Pediatrics/NicolaChin/index.php">Dr. Nicola Chin</a>, a pediatrician at Morehouse Healthcare and a Reach Out and Read Clinician
Alex Ryan, the founder of Alex in Wonderland, LLC, and the author and creator of &ldquo;<a href="https://theatlantavoice.com/teach-kids-value-money/">Zina Bina Learns the Value of Money</a>&rdquo;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.breannajmcdaniel.com/">Dr. Breanna J. McDaniel</a>, an educator, speaker and author of the book &ldquo;Go Forth and Tell&rdquo;
<a href="https://www.shellyanand.com/about">Shelly Anand</a>, an author of &ldquo;Laxmi&rsquo;s Mooch&rdquo;
<a href="https://reemfaruqi.com/about/">Reem Faruqi</a>, an award-winning author of &ldquo;Lailah's Lunchbox&rdquo;

New book explores “Antiracist Journalism”; Journalists discuss how they cover Georgia’s top stories

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