WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the latest details of the evidentiary hearing involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired for the 2020 Georgia election interference case. 

 

Plus, as the 2024 Georgia legislative session continues, Andrea Young, the executive director of the ACLU of Georgia returns to the program. She discusses several bills lawmakers are considering that her organization considers to be “anti-LGBTQ”.

 

Lastly, Georgia requires some utility companies to hold off disconnections for customers dealing with serious illness. However, many small electric providers are not required to adhere to that rule. A new ProPublica investigation looks at the impact of not having this regulation in place. Rose talks with ProPublica reporters Aliyya Swaby and Max Blau about their report. 

WABE politics reporter <a href="https://www.wabe.org/people/sam-gringlas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam Gringlas</a> returns to “Closer Look” to discuss the <a href="https://www.wabe.org/fani-willis-father-says-he-didnt-know-about-willis-relationship-with-prosecutor-until-recently/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">latest details</a> of the evidentiary hearing involving Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she hired for the 2020 Georgia election interference case. &nbsp;Plus, as the 2024 Georgia legislative session continues, <a href="https://www.acluga.org/en/biographies/andrea-young" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Andrea Young</a>, the executive director of the ACLU of Georgia returns to the program. She discusses several bills lawmakers are considering that her organization considers to be <a href="https://www.aclu.org/legislative-attacks-on-lgbtq-rights-2024?state=GA" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“anti-LGBTQ”</a>.&nbsp;Lastly, Georgia requires some utility companies to hold off disconnections for customers dealing with serious illness. However, many small electric providers are not required to adhere to that rule. A <a href="https://www.propublica.org/article/how-georgia-small-power-companies-endanger-vulnerable-customers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">new ProPublica investigation</a> looks at the impact of not having this regulation in place. Rose talks with ProPublica reporters <a href="https://www.propublica.org/people/aliyya-swaby" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aliyya Swaby</a> and <a href="https://www.propublica.org/people/max-blau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Max Blau</a> about their report.&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.