Several bills crossed between the Georgia House and Senate following Crossover Day last week, while others were stalled. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali returns to “Closer Look,”  to provide an update on the bills that are one step closer to becoming law and to discuss the latest news happening at the Georgia State Capitol.

 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Georgia is among 12 jurisdictions that have reported new measles cases in 2025. Since the start of the year, there have been at least 222 measles cases reported and two measles-related deaths. Dr. Nicholas Church of Somerset Medical provides an overview on measles, discusses the recent outbreaks and shares tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

Several bills crossed between the Georgia House and Senate following Crossover Day last week, while others were stalled. WABE politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/rahul-bali/">Rahul Bali</a> returns to &ldquo;Closer Look,&rdquo; &nbsp;to provide an update on the bills <a href="https://www.wabe.org/2025billtracker">that are one step closer to becoming law</a> and to discuss the latest news happening at the Georgia State Capitol.
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/data-research/index.html">Georgia is among 12 jurisdictions that have reported new measles cases</a> in 2025. Since the start of the year, there have been at least 222 measles cases reported and two measles-related deaths. <a href="https://somerset-medical.com/">Dr. Nicholas Church</a> of Somerset Medical provides an overview on measles, discusses the recent outbreaks and shares tips on what you can do to protect yourself and your family.

"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.