On today’s “Closer Look,” we share tributes to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, and a prior interview host Rose Scott did with the civil rights champion from WABE’s ATL68 series. Jackson also dedicated his life to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, working as a global humanitarian, running for president twice, and as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s inner circle. Jackson, known for his famous words, “Keep hope alive!” died Tuesday. He was 84. Scott also talks with Gerald Griggs, a civil rights attorney and past president of the Georgia NAACP, who shares his memories about Jackson.

 

Also, Atlanta’s Zoning Review Board recently overruled a vote by a Kirkwood area neighborhood planning unit. The NPU had voted against a proposal for a 47-unit apartment building for unhoused seniors, which would include mental health services. However, the Board chose to move forward with the project, which would be located in a currently vacant lot located at 88 Howard St. NE. The property is owned by Turner Monumental AME Church, who is pursuing the development. Sean Keenan has followed the project for Atlanta Civic Circle and shares the latest with “Closer Look.”

On today&rsquo;s &ldquo;<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>,&rdquo; we share tributes to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson, and a prior interview host Rose Scott did with the civil rights champion <a href="https://mlk.wabe.org/influence-total-rev-jesse-jackson-remembers-mlk/">from WABE&rsquo;s ATL68</a> series. Jackson also dedicated his life to founding the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, working as a global humanitarian, running for president twice, and as part of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.&rsquo;s inner circle. Jackson, known for his famous words, &ldquo;Keep hope alive!&rdquo; died Tuesday. He was 84. Scott also talks with<a href="https://www.geraldagriggs.com/about"> Gerald Griggs</a>, a civil rights attorney and past president of the Georgia NAACP, who shares his memories about Jackson.
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Also, Atlanta&rsquo;s Zoning Review Board <a href="https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2026/02/13/atlanta-zoning-board-advances-kirkwood-homeless-housing/">recently overruled a vote</a> by a Kirkwood area neighborhood planning unit. The NPU had voted against a proposal for a 47-unit apartment building for unhoused seniors, which would include mental health services. However, the Board chose to move forward with the project, which would be located in a currently vacant lot located at 88 Howard St. NE. The property is owned by Turner Monumental AME Church, who is pursuing the development. <a href="https://atlantaciviccircle.org/author/seankeenan/">Sean Keenan</a> has followed the project for Atlanta Civic Circle and shares the latest with &ldquo;Closer Look.&rdquo;

"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.