WABE continues to follow the latest involving a controversial land swap between DeKalb County and a movie studio company that has yet to meet any of the promises made in an agreement. WABE environment reporter Marisa Mecke shares her reporting and what’s next for the site.


“Closer Look” host Rose Scott also speaks with PALS Atlanta Executive Director Thomas Lázaro and Jim Marks, who goes by the stage name, Bubba D. Licious. They discuss two major milestones for the local nonprofit which puts its efforts towards helping pet owners in need.

WABE continues to follow the latest involving a <a href="https://www.wabe.org/we-told-you-it-was-coming-developer-never-fulfilled-its-promises-to-dekalb-for-land-swap-now-it-wants-to-sell/">controversial land swap</a> between DeKalb County and a movie studio company that has yet to meet any of the promises made in an agreement. WABE environment reporter Marisa Mecke shares her reporting and what&rsquo;s next for the site.
 <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/closer-look/">&ldquo;Closer Look&rdquo;</a> host Rose Scott also speaks with <a href="https://www.palsatlanta.org/">PALS Atlanta</a> Executive Director Thomas L&aacute;zaro and Jim Marks, who goes by the stage name, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bubbadlicious/">Bubba D. Licious</a>. They discuss two major milestones for the local nonprofit which puts its efforts towards helping pet owners in need.

"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.