Over the weekend, Atlanta Braves Legend Bobby Cox passed away at the age of 84. In the 1990s, he led a dominant team that won the World Series in 1995. Atlanta‑based, award‑winning sports journalist Sam Crenshaw joined Closer Look to discuss the mark Cox left on the team and his legacy.


Plus, for “Closer Look’s”annual graduation series, we hear from Faith Shamley. The graduating senior, majoring in organizational management and leadership, is making history twice. Not only is she Morris Brown College's 2026 valedictorian. She's also part of what the Atlanta-based HBCU calls its “Restoration Class." She discusses her academic journey and plans to attend  Columbia University after graduation.

Over the weekend, Atlanta Braves Legend <a href="https://www.wabe.org/breaking-legendary-atlanta-braves-manager-and-baseball-hall-of-famer-bobby-cox-has-died/">Bobby Cox</a> passed away at the age of 84. In the 1990s, he led a dominant team that won the World Series in 1995. Atlanta‑based, award‑winning sports journalist <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/team/sam-crenshaw/">Sam Crenshaw</a> joined <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a> to discuss the mark Cox left on the team and his legacy.
 Plus, for<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/"> &ldquo;Closer Look&rsquo;s&rdquo;</a> <a href="https://www.wabe.org/closer-look-graduation-series-2026/">annual graduation series</a>, we hear from Faith Shamley. The graduating senior, majoring in organizational management and leadership, is making history twice. Not only is she <a href="https://morrisbrown.edu/">Morris Brown College's</a> 2026 valedictorian. She's also part of what the Atlanta-based HBCU calls its &ldquo;Restoration Class." She discusses her academic journey and plans to attend&nbsp; Columbia University after graduation.

"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.