John Corcoran, the president of the Housing Development Corporation, discusses the critical need for affordable housing options for seniors in Georgia and Starnes Senior Residences, the city of Clarkston's very first affordable housing community for seniors.

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Tom Smith, a professor in the practice of Finance at the Goizueta Business School, joins “Closer Look” to discuss the many factors that have contributed to rising prices in Atlanta and what’s to be expected in the new year.

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Julianne Thompson, a Republican strategist and the president of Main Street Network Strategies, discusses the implications of former Senator David Perdue entering the race to become Georgia’s next governor.

Plus, Rose talks with Mark C. McDonald, the president and CEO of The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, discusses the 2022 "Places In Peril" list.

Lastly, DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston discusses her request to create the Firearm Violence Prevention Unit and a Digital Forensics Unit.

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Atlanta Mayor-elect Andre Dickens reflects on his journey to victory, shares his vision for the city and discusses plans for his first 100 days in office.

Plus, Hank Klibanoff, the host of the WABE podcast “Buried Truths,” reacts to the Justice Department's latest move to close its investigation into the killing of Emmett Till.

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Dr. Kathryn Rice with the DeKalb Cityhood Movement talks about efforts to create the city of DeKalb and the ongoing challenges the cityhood movement has faced.

Plus, Christmas is just weeks away. Rose checks in with Santa Dee to see how he’s fairing this holiday season amid the pandemic.  

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Just days after her big announcement, Stacey Abrams talks with Rose about why she’s running to be Georgia’s next governor.

Plus, Emory’s Dr. Andi Shane discusses COVID vaccination for children ages 5 and older.

Lastly, Tammy Greer, an assistant professor of political science at Clark Atlanta University, shares her thoughts about third-party candidates now being allowed to collect fewer signatures to run for elected offices in Georgia.

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Stacey Abrams announced Wednesday that she’s running to be the next governor of Georgia. Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, discusses what a possible rematch between Abrams and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp could look like.

Plus, Rose talks with Craig Chapin about the East Cobb Cityhood and Matt Bowman, the owner of Tradition Trees in Little Five Points, about this year’s Christmas tree shortage. 

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The results from Atlanta’s runoff elections are in. On Wednesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” program host Rose Scott talks with Fred Hicks, an Atlanta-based political strategist and analyst, Doug Shipman, Atlanta City Council president-elect, and

Jason Dozier, Atlanta City Councilmember-elect, about the runoff races and what’s next for the city.

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Ian M. Schmutte, an associate professor in the department of Economics Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, discusses the Great Resignation and what it means for the economy and employers. 

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Shelby Buso, the chief sustainability officer for the city of Atlanta, discusses the Solar Atlanta Program and how the new initiative will help the city combat climate change.

Plus, Major Jake King of the Marietta Police Department talks about launching the Jiu-Jitsu training program at the department and how the martial arts training is expected to help reduce use-of-force injuries. 

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