Georgia lawmakers recently cut $66 million from the University System of Georgia’s budget.Georgia House Rep. Tanya Miller joins the program to discuss a letter that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones sent to Sonny Perdue, the chancellor of the University System of Georgia, inquiring about how Georgia colleges are spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. 

The City Schools of Decatur has a new leader. Dr. Gyimah Whitakerwill take on her new role as superintendent in July. Whitaker talks with Rose about her career path and top goals for the district. 

For “Closer Look’s” graduation series Rose talks with Tierra Grant. The 2023 graduate of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College discusses overcoming domestic abuse, depression and anxiety and how it led her on a path to pursue a career in psychology. 

Georgia lawmakers recently <a href="https://www.usg.edu/news/release/additional_state_budget_decrease_of_66_million_will_hurt_university_system_of_georgia_institutions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">cut $66 million from the University System of Georgia’s budget.</a> <a href="https://www.tanyaforgeorgia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia House Rep. Tanya Miller</a> joins the program to discuss a letter that Lt. Gov. Burt Jones&nbsp;sent to Sonny Perdue, the chancellor of the University System of Georgia, inquiring about how Georgia colleges are spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The City Schools&nbsp;of&nbsp;Decatur has a new leader. <a href="https://www.csdecatur.net/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&amp;DomainID=4&amp;ModuleInstanceID=40&amp;ViewID=6446EE88-D30C-497E-9316-3F8874B3E108&amp;RenderLoc=0&amp;FlexDataID=13734&amp;PageID=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr. Gyimah Whitaker</a> will take on her new role as superintendent in July. Whitaker talks with Rose about her career path and top goals for the district. For “Closer Look’s” graduation series Rose talks with <a href="https://news.gsu.edu/2023/04/20/good-mental-health-top-of-mind-for-scholarship-frontrunner/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tierra Grant</a>. The 2023 graduate of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College discusses overcoming domestic abuse, depression and anxiety and how it led her on a path to pursue a career in psychology.&nbsp;

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"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

Rep. Miller responds to funding cuts for Georgia Colleges; New superintendent named for the City Schools of Decatur; Graduate of Georgia State University’s Perimeter College discusses her path to pursue a career in psychology