Governor Brian Kemp says big payouts from civil litigation is a major issue facing the state. Today, the first legislative hearing is being held on Governor Kemp’s “tort reform” package, which are being considered in SB 68 and SB 69. Georgia State University Law Professor Leslie Wolf and Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, with the University of Georgia School of Law, discuss what these proposed reforms could mean for taxpayers, business owners and people on either side of civil litigation.

 

Plus, Allison Williams is an educator and a virtual early learning curriculum specialist. She talks about her career journey as a teacher in public, private and charter school environments. She’ll also share what led her to create Tutor Tots Online, a virtual learning pod that offers a variety of classes for children aged 4-6. She’ll also discuss what she considers to be the solutions for closing Georgia’s literacy gap.

 

Lastly, Atlanta City Councilwoman Marci Collier Overstreetreturns to "Closer Look," to discuss the potential future of Greenbriar Mall.

Governor Brian Kemp says big payouts from civil litigation is a major issue facing the state. Today, the first legislative hearing is being held on Governor Kemp&rsquo;s <a href="https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-01-30/gov-kemp-unveils-plan-tackle-tort-reform-and-stabilize-insurance-costs">&ldquo;tort reform&rdquo;</a> package, which are being considered in <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69756">SB 68</a> and <a href="https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69757">SB 69</a>. Georgia State University Law Professor <a href="https://news.gsu.edu/coronavirus-expert/leslie-wolf/">Leslie Wolf</a> and <a href="https://www.law.uga.edu/profile/elizabeth-chamblee-burch">Elizabeth Chamblee Burch</a>,&nbsp;with the University of Georgia School of Law, discuss what these proposed reforms could mean for taxpayers, business owners and people on either side of civil litigation.
&nbsp;
Plus, <a href="https://tutortotsonline.com/msallison">Allison Williams</a> is an educator and a virtual early learning curriculum specialist. She talks about her career journey as a teacher in public, private and charter school environments. She&rsquo;ll also share what led her to create <a href="https://tutortotsonline.com/">Tutor Tots Online</a>, a virtual learning pod that offers a variety of classes for children aged 4-6. She&rsquo;ll also discuss what she considers to be the solutions for closing Georgia&rsquo;s literacy gap.
&nbsp;
Lastly, Atlanta City Councilwoman <a href="https://citycouncil.atlantaga.gov/council-members/marci-collier-overstreet#ad-image-0">Marci Collier Overstreet</a> <a href="https://www.wabe.org/councilwoman-overstreet-atlanta-based-community-organizer-discuss-future-of-greenbriar-mall/">returns to "Closer Look</a>," to discuss the <a href="https://sizemoregroup.com/project/city-of-atlanta-greenbriar-mall-lci-plan/">potential future of Greenbriar Mall</a>.

"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.