Atlanta Mayor on past racial zoning to who gets to live where?

It was a discriminatory practice that was upheld by city ordinances.  Racial zoning was common in a lot of American cities that used legislation to purposely designated where Black and white residents could live, not only by neighborhood but even by block. Atlanta was one of the cities. A recent…

Midterm Election and what’s at stake for LGBTQ+ students; DeKalb County murder-for-hire case detailed in new book

Studies have found “a devastating correlation between declining mental health of LGBTQ+ youth and the passage of these anti-LGBTQ+ laws.” On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak with Cheryl Greene, the Vice President of School and Youth Programming for the Human Rights Campaign. Their new …

“Closer Look” analyzes continued stigma and gaps in public knowledge about HIV

It was once a diagnosis widely believed to be an absolute death sentence, but much has changed since the earliest years of the AIDS epidemic. There have been tremendous advances in detection and treatment which have dramatically improved health outcomes for millions. Still, an estimated 1.2 million…

New Georgia Chamber alliance prepares communities for data centers; New film documents Stop Cop City movement

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, a new alliance formed by the Georgia Chamber is attempting to bring communities and industry leaders together on data centers. The intention of the Georgia Digital Infrastructure Alliance is to "help communities prepare for responsible digital infrastructure …

Georgia among hardest hit states by tariffs; WetWare highlights Atlanta’s electronic music scene; Westside Future Fund’s ongoing efforts for Atlanta neighborhoods

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we discuss a new website that breaks down how the trade war is costing each state and each household. According to Tariffs.org, Georgia ranks fourth among the hardest hit states by the tariffs, at a cost of $20 Billion or $4,771 per household. Bryan Riley is …

ProPublica investigates spending on lethal injection process; March of Dimes on state of GA maternal health

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, we speak to ProPublica Investigative Reporter Max Blau. His lawsuit forced state officials to release records on Georgia’s lethal injection process. Among Blau’s discoveries: Georgia has spent over a million dollars on a contractor since the start of the COVI…

Report shows overestimated data center growth; Bio reintroduces civil rights legacy of opera singer Marian Anderson

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott, as Georgia leads most states in development and operation of data centers, a report from Greenlink Analytics and Science for Georgia is skeptical of their expected growth beyond 2030. It claims the industry is planning massive infrastructure expansions that h…

Cupcakes, Crisis, and a Comeback

Andra Hall went from selling a few cupcake orders while earning $9 an hour at a hotel to building Cami Cakes Cupcakes, a thriving bakery brand that eventually expanded to nine locations. After more than a decade of growth and success, her life took a sharp turn as she navigated a series of major ch…

Closer Look at Dragon Con 2026: 40 Years of Fandom and America at 250

On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” it’s our annual live broadcast from Dragon Con! We mark 40 years of the epic pop culture event and 250 years of America by asking how creative storytelling. imagined characters and worlds have helped shape our world today. We’re joined for this fun, fascina…

Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms outlines vision in one-on-one interview

On a special edition of “Closer Look,” host Rose Scott sits down for a one-on-one conversation with Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms. Bottoms addresses questions about her tenure as Atlanta mayor, including key decisions made under her leadership. She also reflects on…