WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss several coronavirus-related topics, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest change in mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people. 

Plus, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a mentoring and community-building initiative. Sheriff Melody Maddox discusses the goals and importance of the Boys To Men Summer Camp. 

Lastly, Dr. Christopher Edwards is the chairman of the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission. He discusses the commission's recent move to select six private companies to sell and manufacture low-THC cannabis for medical use and what this will mean for Georgians.

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss several coronavirus-related topics, including the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest change in mask guidelines for fully vaccinated people.</a>&nbsp;Plus, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a mentoring and community-building initiative. Sheriff Melody Maddox discusses the goals and importance of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dekalbsheriffga/videos/502438047638300" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boys To Men Summer Camp</a>.&nbsp;Lastly, Dr. Christopher Edwards is the chairman of the <a href="https://www.gmcc.ga.gov/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission</a>. He discusses the commission's recent move to select six private companies to sell and manufacture low-THC cannabis for medical use and what this will mean for Georgians.

"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.

Closer Look with Rose Scott

WABE Health Reporter Discusses CDC’s New Mask Guidelines; DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Launches Summer Camp To Empower Boys; Commission Approves Six Georgia Companies To Sell Medical Cannabis