Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state leaders have touted the Peach State as one of the best places to do business. However, some lawmakers and advocacy groups say in order for that to be fully true, Georgia must do right by its workforce. As Georgia lawmakers are convening at the state capitol for the 2026 legislative session, State Representative Dewey McClain of Lawrenceville and Ogechi Oparah, the organizing manager representing 9to5 Georgia, are among those prioritizing several labor-related proposed bills: HB1318, HB394, HB395 and HB 1118.

 

Also on today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” the Atlanta People's Campaign will host its third assembly on Saturday, March 14. The aim is to have neighbors meet neighbors, discuss problems in their communities, and invoke change. Organizer Mshairi Siyanda joined Host Rose Scott on Wednesday's "Closer Look" to discuss the upcoming gathering and her hope for community-focused solutions. Movements like this became important to Siyanda after growing up in an Atlanta neighborhood that struggled economically, and after experiencing uncomfortable and changing local attitudes about Black wealth after the 1996 Olympics. 

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state leaders have touted the Peach State as one of the best places to do business. However, some lawmakers and advocacy groups say in order for that to be fully true, Georgia must do right by its workforce. As Georgia lawmakers are convening at the state capitol for the 2026 legislative session,<a href="https://www.house.ga.gov/Representatives/en-US/member.aspx?Member=845&amp;amp;Session=25&amp;Membe"> State Representative Dewey McClain</a> of Lawrenceville and<a href="https://9to5.org/staff/ogechi-oparah/"> Ogechi Oparah</a>, the organizing manager representing 9to5 Georgia, are among those prioritizing several labor-related proposed bills:<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73247"> HB1318</a>,<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70195"> HB394</a>,<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70196"> HB395</a> and<a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72672"> HB 1118</a>.
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Also on today&rsquo;s &ldquo;Closer Look with Rose Scott,&rdquo; the Atlanta People's Campaign will host its third <a href="https://actionnetwork.org/events/atlanta-peoples-movement-assembly-3">assembly on Saturday, March 14</a>. The aim is to have neighbors meet neighbors, discuss problems in their communities, and invoke change. Organizer Mshairi Siyanda joined Host Rose Scott on Wednesday's "<a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">Closer Look</a>" to discuss the upcoming gathering and her hope for community-focused solutions. Movements like this became important to Siyanda after growing up in an Atlanta neighborhood that struggled economically, and after experiencing uncomfortable and changing local attitudes about Black wealth after the 1996 Olympics.&nbsp;

"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.