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.

"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.