The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020. 

 

NUL President and CEO Marc Morial joins “Closer Look” to discuss “George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?”

 

Also, ICE is now serving administrative subpoenas to property managers to obtain records on current and former tenants. Decatur-based real estate attorney Eric Teusink shares an overview of the legal obligations of property owners receiving a subpoena and what ICE's move means for tenant privacy. 

The National Urban League has released a new report highlighting both the strides and the setbacks in local and federal policy reform in the aftermath of George Floyd&rsquo;s murder in 2020.&nbsp;
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NUL President and CEO <a href="https://nul.org/marc-h-morial">Marc Morial</a>&nbsp;joins &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; to discuss <a href="https://nul.org/george-floyd-five-years-later">&ldquo;George Floyd Five Years Later: Was It a Moment or a Movement?&rdquo;</a>
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Also, ICE is now serving administrative subpoenas to property managers to obtain records on current and former tenants. Decatur-based real estate attorney <a href="https://williamsteusink.com/our-firm/our-team/atlanta-real-estate-lawyer-eric-teusink/">Eric Teusink</a>&nbsp;shares an overview of the legal obligations of property owners receiving a subpoena and what ICE's move means for tenant privacy.&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.

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New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers

The transportation advocates with Propel ATL return to “Closer Look” with their latest report, which reveals deaths from vehicular crashes outpaced homicides in metro Atlanta in 2024. Propel ATL Executive Director Rebecca Serna joins the program to detail the data in "The Human Cost of Mobility". We’re also joined by a local daughter who lost her father in a still unresolved, deadly hit-and-run crash.  

Plus, it was a year of Kendrick Lamar shading Drake at the Super Bowl, Beyoncé hosting a ho-down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Cowboy Carter Tour, and some Swifties giving mixed reviews of Taylor Swift’s latest album. We hear from music journalist and author Quentin Harrison.  He discusses some of the best songs that defined 2025, and we hear the “Closer Look”  team’s favorite albums of the year.

The transportation advocates with Propel ATL return to &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; with their latest report, which reveals deaths from vehicular crashes outpaced homicides in metro Atlanta in 2024. Propel ATL Executive Director <a href="https://www.letspropelatl.org/staff_board">Rebecca Serna</a> joins the program to detail the data in "<a href="https://www.letspropelatl.org/five_county_crash_report_2024">The Human Cost of Mobility</a>". We&rsquo;re also joined by a local daughter who lost her father in a still unresolved, deadly hit-and-run crash.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Plus, it was a year of Kendrick Lamar shading Drake at the Super Bowl, Beyonc&eacute; hosting a ho-down at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Cowboy Carter Tour, and some Swifties giving mixed reviews of Taylor Swift&rsquo;s latest album. We hear from music journalist and author<a href="https://www.instagram.com/discowallflower/"> Quentin Harrison</a>.&nbsp; He discusses some of the best songs that defined 2025, and we hear the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; &nbsp;team&rsquo;s favorite albums of the year.

New study finds Metro Atlanta traffic deaths exceeded homicides in 2024; Music journalist details top albums of 2025

Amid the national immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, family members of an Atlanta-area rapper have decided to self-deport. We hear from Victor Marachi. He shares how the unfolding situation is affecting his artistic work and upcoming album.

 

Plus, a history-making move is coming for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After 157 years, the AJC is ending its print edition while expanding its digital footprint—including its mobile app, newsletters, podcasts, and more. Leroy Chapman Jr., the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses the past, present, and future of the publication and the evolving local news media landscape

Amid the national immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, family members of an Atlanta-area rapper have decided to self-deport. We hear from<a href="https://www.victormariachi.com/"> Victor Marachi</a>. He shares how the unfolding situation is affecting his <a href="https://www.wabe.org/rapper-victor-mariachi-on-his-love-for-hip-hop-and-family-overcoming-adversity-and-the-inspiration-behind-latest-album/">artistic work</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DR59W_jDlZm/?hl=en">upcoming album</a>.
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Plus, a history-making move is coming for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After 157 years, the AJC is<a href="https://www.ajc.com/about-us/2025/08/the-atlanta-journal-constitution-to-become-exclusively-digital-in-january-2026/"> ending its print edition</a>&nbsp;while expanding its digital footprint&mdash;including its mobile app, newsletters, podcasts, and more.<a href="https://www.ajc.com/staff/leroy-chapman-jr/"> Leroy Chapman Jr., </a>the editor-in-chief of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, discusses the past, present, and future of the publication and the evolving local news media landscape

Atlanta-area rapper’s family self-deported due to political climate; Atlanta Journal-Constitution modernizes and prepares final print edition  

The “Closer Look” team closes out 2025’s series of live coffee shop broadcasts with Coffee & Cocoa Conversations at Sidecar Coffee in Chamblee, Georgia. In a year that saw hardships for many communities, program host Rose Scott focuses on the people who make it their job to bring joy - Santa Rick & Mrs. Claus, Santa D. Sinclair, and Santa Bradley with the Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta. Hosting this festive event is Leigh Heymann, the co-owner of Sidecar Coffee. We also hear what the “Closer Look” crowd is asking Santa to bring them this holiday, and the Santas & Mrs. Claus rate some contestants’ best Ho-Ho-Ho!

The &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>&rdquo; team closes out 2025&rsquo;s series of live coffee shop broadcasts with <a href="https://www.wabe.org/coffeechat">Coffee &amp; Cocoa Conversations</a> at <a href="https://sidecarcoffeeshop.com/">Sidecar Coffee</a> in Chamblee, Georgia. In a year that saw hardships for many communities, program host Rose Scott focuses on the people who make it their job to bring joy - <a href="https://santarick.com/">Santa Rick</a> &amp; Mrs. Claus, <a href="https://therealblacksanta.com/">Santa D. Sinclair</a>, and <a href="https://www.wabe.org/first-santa-with-down-syndrome-continues-to-inspire-holiday-cheer-in-dunwoody/">Santa Bradley</a> with the <a href="https://www.dsaatl.org/">Down Syndrome Association of Atlanta</a>. Hosting this festive event is Leigh Heymann, the co-owner of Sidecar Coffee. We also hear what the &ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo; crowd is asking Santa to bring them this holiday, and the Santas &amp; Mrs. Claus rate some contestants&rsquo; best Ho-Ho-Ho!

New report reviews aftermath of 2020 racial justice protests; ICE seeks tenant records from property managers

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