Votes are still being counted, but former President Donald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott," we open the phone lines to hear from Georgia voters. Rose is joined by GSU politics and policy professor Tammy Greer and Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst Fred Hicks. They provide analysis of the presidential race and several other key local races. They also discuss what’s next for the Republicans and Democrats.

Votes are still being counted, but former President Donald Trump is the projected winner of the 2024 presidential election, defeating Democratic opponent Vice President Kamala Harris. On today's special edition of "Closer Look with Rose Scott,"&nbsp;we open the phone lines to hear from Georgia voters. Rose is joined by GSU politics and policy professor&nbsp;<a href="https://aysps.gsu.edu/profile/tammy-greer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tammy Greer</a> and Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst <a href="https://fredhicks.com/bio/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fred Hicks</a>. They provide analysis of the presidential race and several other key local races. They also discuss what’s next for the Republicans and Democrats.

"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.

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The Justice Department released a new report that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—as well as a violation of the U.S. Constitution and a defiance of federal law. Georgia State Sen. Sonya Halpern joins “Closer Look” to respond to the findings of the report.

Applications are now open for the FreeRent Foundation’s FreeRent ATL program. Jori Mendel, a partner and chief growth and community development officer at the Roots, talks about the program, the application process and how the program will provide 25 Atlanta families with up to a year of rental relief and other support services. Applications close on November 24.

The Justice Department <a href="https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-conditions-fulton-county-jail-georgia-violate-constitution-and">released a new report</a> that found the conditions at the Fulton County Jail are unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane—as well as a violation of the U.S. Constitution and a defiance of federal law. <a href="https://www.senate.ga.gov/senators/en-US/member.aspx?Member=4985&amp;Session=">Georgia State Sen. Sonya Halpern</a> joins “Closer Look” to respond to the findings of the report.
Applications are now open for the FreeRent Foundation’s <a href="https://www.investwithroots.com/freerentatl/">FreeRent ATL program</a>. <a href="https://www.investwithroots.com/about-us/">Jori Mendel</a>, a partner and chief growth and community development officer at the Roots, talks about the program, the application process and how the program will provide 25 Atlanta families with up to a year of rental relief and other support services. Applications close on November 24.

 GA. lawmaker calls for state, county collaboration to address Fulton County Jail conditions

The City of Atlanta established a Temporary Task Force to review and make recommendations regarding duties and procedures of the city’s inspector general’s office. Shannon Manigault, Atlanta’s current IG, returns to “Closer Look,” to respond to the task force's claims and recommended changes for her office.



Plus, it's been one year since the passing of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Dr. Eve Byrd, the director of the Carter Center's Mental Health Program, talks with Rose about how the center is carrying on Mrs. Carter's legacy and mental health priorities.

The City of Atlanta established a Temporary Task Force to review and make recommendations regarding duties and procedures of the city’s inspector general’s office. <a href="https://atloig.org/leadership/">Shannon Manigault</a>, Atlanta’s current IG, returns to “Closer Look,” <a href="https://atloig.org/temporary-task-force/#:~:text=On%20September%203%2C%202024%2C%20the,of%20the%20Inspector%20General%20and">to respond to the task force's claims and recommended changes</a> for her office.
 
Plus, it's been one year since the passing of <a href="https://youtu.be/elWvYuQo5Fo">former first lady Rosalynn Carter</a>. Dr. <a href="https://www.cartercenter.org/about/experts/eve_byrd.html#:~:text=Byrd%20has%20expertise%20in%20building,Aging%2C%20and%20Georgia%20State%20Rep.">Eve Byrd</a>, the director of the Carter Center's Mental Health Program, talks with Rose about how the center is carrying on Mrs. Carter's legacy and mental health priorities.

Atlanta inspector general responds to task force recommendations; The Carter Center continues to uplift Rosalynn Carter's legacy and mental health priorities 

The Georgia State University School of Public Health recently established a new center to better understand homelessness. The Center on Health and Homelessness will lead community-based research and work with organizations across Atlanta to develop evidence-based solutions to address homelessness and its related health issues. Professors Dr. Shannon Self-Brown and Dr. April Ballard, who co-lead the center, talk with Rose about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta, the new center and its top areas of focus.

Plus, the Atlanta History Center in partnership with WABE is launching a new podcast, “1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath.” The six-episode podcast hosted by Rose and Sophia Dodd, digital storytelling research manager at the Atlanta History Center, sheds light on the devastating story of more than 1,000 Black residents who were forced out of Forsyth County, Ga., and the ongoing impact it has on generations. Rose talks with Dodd and Kristian Weatherspoon, the vice president of digital storytelling for the Atlanta History Center, about the podcast and how it seeks to correct the historical record and dispel myths about Forsyth County and Lake Lanier. The first two episodes of the podcast will be available for streaming starting Nov.19th. Click here for more information.

The Georgia State University School of Public Health <a href="https://news.gsu.edu/2024/10/21/georgia-state-university-establishes-center-on-health-and-homelessness/">recently established a new center</a> to better understand homelessness. The <a href="https://chh.gsu.edu/">Center on Health and Homelessness</a> will lead community-based research and work with organizations across Atlanta to develop evidence-based solutions to address homelessness and its related health issues. Professors <a href="https://publichealth.gsu.edu/profile/shannon-self-brown/">Dr. Shannon Self-Brown</a> and <a href="https://sph.emory.edu/faculty/profile/index.php?FID=april-ballard-12866">Dr. April Ballard</a>, who co-lead the center, talk with Rose about the current state of homelessness in Atlanta, the new center and its top areas of focus.
Plus, the Atlanta History Center in partnership with WABE is launching a new podcast, <a href="https://www.wabe.org/atlanta-history-center-announces-new-podcast-on-wabe-1912-the-forsyth-county-expulsion-and-its-aftermath/">“1912: The Forsyth County Expulsion and Its Aftermath.”</a> The six-episode podcast hosted by Rose and <a href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/about-us/our-organization/">Sophia Dodd</a>, digital storytelling research manager at the Atlanta History Center, sheds light on the devastating story of more than 1,000 Black residents who were forced out of Forsyth County, Ga., and the ongoing impact it has on generations. Rose talks with Dodd and <a href="https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/about-us/our-organization/">Kristian Weatherspoon</a>, the vice president of digital storytelling for the Atlanta History Center, about the podcast and how it seeks to correct the historical record and dispel myths about Forsyth County and Lake Lanier. The first two episodes of the podcast will be available for streaming starting Nov.19th. Click <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/1912-forsyth-county/">here</a> for more information.

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