Closer Look with Rose Scott

Cobb and Douglas County are seeing an increase in COVID cases. Douglasville Mayor Rochelle Robinson discusses the city’s ongoing response to mitigate the spread of COVID and increase vaccinations. FEMA’s Chris Smith discusses the new policy changes to the agency’s Individual Assistance policies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been 19 months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in the United States. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp discusses leading the state amid the global health crisis. He talks about Georgia’s progress in combating the virus, the ongoing challenges and the path toward herd immunity.We then hear from WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?” Sam Whitehead. He discusses Gov. Kemp’s remarks and the latest coronavirus-related news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Political strategist Fred Hicks discusses Georgia Senate’s new proposal draft map that shows significant changes to at least two congressional districts.Plus, we continue one-on-one conversations with candidates vying to become the next Atlanta City Council president. Mike Russell, an experienced law enforcement officer, discusses why he wants to lead the council. Lastly, beverage entrepreneurs Ni’Kesia Pannell and Choya Johnson discuss the creation and the mission of Peach State Drinks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Natalyn Archibong has served on Atlanta's City Council since 2002, now she's running for City Council President. Closer Look’s one on one conversations with all the candidates as Archibong tells host Rose Scott why now is the time to seek the seat.Also, a three day symposium gets underway this week on the campus of Emory University. It's called In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession Emory, Racism and the Journey Towards Restorative Justice. University officials describe the symposium as building “on work started by student activists as well as the Emory Native American Initiative, the Task Force on Untold Stories and Disenfranchised Populations and Emory’s work as a member of the Universities Studying Slavery consortium.” Emory's Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer and Special Advisor to the President, and the co-chair of symposium Carol Henderson tells Rose the symposium will focus on three key areas. Monoclonal antibody treatments are key in fighting the coronavirus. However, there’s a shortage and the demand is high. Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatrician & Assistant Professor Dr. Ebba K. Ebba tells Rose how the antibodies work and why the government is changing the way COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments will be distributed in the United States, including Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's called Operations Allies Welcome. The Biden Administration expects thousands of Afghan refugees will come to the U.S. Essence Vinson, senior director for the Refugee Resettlement Services for Catholic Charities Atlanta, tells host Rose Scott how the agency plans to resettle families and individuals from Afghanistan to the Atlanta region. Zoo Atlanta is reshaping its volunteer program and looking for adult volunteers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On November 2nd, the City of Atlanta Municipal General Elections will be held.Of course the big race is the mayoral contest, but city council, Atlanta Board of education and city council president seats are ones to watch as well.Former APS board chair and current affordable housing advocate Courtney English is vying for the City Council President seat and answers questions as to why he’s running for the seat. Also, a rebroadcast about new research on how the timing of a COVID-19 infection could affect the severity of the disease. Dr. Ye Shen, is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at UGA, tells Rose Scott about the research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fay Twersky was recently named president and director of the Arthur M. Blank Foundation. Twersky reflects on her pathway to philanthropy, the philanthropic mission of ABF during the pandemic and shares how the pandemic has changed the philanthropic landscape.Lauren Groh-Wargo, the CEO of Fair Fight Action, talks about the organization's mission, pending lawsuits and perceptions about the organization.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decide DeKalb Development Authority is now accepting applications for the Kensington Tax Allocation District (TAD). Dorian DeBarr, president of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority, discusses the goals of the program.Intuit Inc., a Silicon Valley financial software company, is set to purchase Mailchimp for $ 12 billion. Ben Chestnut, the CEO of Mailchimp, discusses the acquisition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Shipman, a political newcomer and former CEO of the Woodruff Arts Center and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, discusses why he’s running to be the next president of the Atlanta City Council.Plus, John Haber, the founder and CEO of Spend Management Experts, discusses the latest supply chain news and the state of the shipping industry amid the pandemic and rise of the Delta variant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County's Board of Elections has a new chairperson. Longtime Democrat and public servant Cathy Woolard replaces Alex Wan, who resigned earlier this year. Woolard's nomination was controversial because of her past work as a consultant for Fair Fight Action...at least thru the eyes of state Republicans and Democrat commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman voted no to Woolard's appointment. Now, Fulton County Commission Chair Rob Pitt is responding to Commissioner’s Abdur-Rahman’s comments on the approval process.Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says there's proof non-citizens are voting in elections throughout the nation. This isn't the first time Raffensperger has called attention to the issue. Recently, Raffensperger said he's in favor of "an amendment to the Georgia constitution limiting participation in state and local elections to American citizens."The process for the constitutional amendment to be approved would mean the General Assembly would pass an amendment in the House and Senate, but by two-thirds majority. Next, the measure is placed on a ballot and would either be approved or NOT approved in a statewide election by the voters.Christopher Bruce is policy director for the ACLU of Georgia and talks with host Rose Scott about Sec. Raffensperger’s desire for a constitutional amendment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an association between the timing of exposure to and severity of COVID-19 disease in close contacts of index patients with COVID-19?New research from the University of Georgia suggests COVID-19 is most contagious in a short window before -and after- symptoms appear.The findings suggest individuals with COVID-19 are most likely to spread the virus to close contacts...2 days before the onset of symptoms to...3 days after symptoms appear. Also, the risk of transmission is highest when patients had mild or moderate disease severity. Could these findings help contact tracing efforts?Dr. Ye Shen, associate Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the College of Public Health at UGA talked about the study.Also, the Georgia Legal Services Program marks 50 years of helping low-income Georgians. (GLSP) will host the virtual Rural Georgia Justice and Poverty Summit on Friday, September 17th. It's part of the organization's 50th anniversary celebration. Their work centers around free legal services to low income Georgians with low incomes who reside outside metro Atlanta.Those services are in the in the areas of family law, housing, access to public benefits, eviction prevention, farmworkers rights, and access to education. Executive director Rick Rufolo talks the history of the organization and shares how the legal work has had an impact on the quality of life for those served.Also in this episode, Fulton County's Board of Elections has a new chairperson. It’s Cathy Woolard. Woolard's nomination and appointment is controversial because of her past work as a consultant for Fair Fight Action, a voting rights organization founded by Democrat Stacey Abrams. The Fulton Commission vote was 4-2, with Democratic commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman crossing party lines to vote no. She tells Closer Look host Rose Scott why Woolard’s appointment could lead to the state taking over the county election’s department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giant Amazon launched an online career day in hopes of hiring thousands of new employees.Jordan Deagle, Amazon’s Career Day Organizer, talks to Closer Look host Rose Scott about the interactive employment process for applicants. MARTA is Georgia’s largest transit system. General Manager and CEO Jeffrey Parker talks about the need for additional federal, state and local resources for public transportation upgrades and programs. Also, Parker reveals how the transit system has been adjusting during the pandemic and MARTA’s role in the overall regional approach to expanding and improving transit. There’s a forgotten group not talked about within the medical community and how they're coping during the pandemic, medial residents. Dr. Anwar Osborne, associate professor of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine at Emory School of Medicine and the assistant program director of the school’s Emergency Medicine Residency program takes host Rose Scott thru the daily routine of a resident, what’s different due to COVID-19 and the mental health toll on some residents. Dr. Osborne also reveals resources offered for residents.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A team based at the Morehouse School of Medicine has helped develop a multilingual mobile app. It's designed for at risk groups to easily access information and services about Covid-19 vaccines, testing sites, and community resources. Dr. Dominic Mack heads the National COVID-19 Resiliency Network responsible for the new mobile app. NCRN is based in the Morehouse School of Medicine’s National Center for Primary Care.He tells Closer Look the vision for the app will also give users access to proper and credible information to help combat the disease in their local communities.Earlier in the year, Fulton County received fifteen thousand applications for its emergency rental assistance program that was federally funded with $18-million dollars available. A second round is now accepting applications and $24-million dollars in assistance is available.  Fulton’s Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Health & Human Services, Dr. Pamela Roshell talks about the opening of another round with 24-million dollars to disperse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U-S-D-A is increasing monthly benefits to ensure low-income families have access to healthier food choices.Rose Scott speaks with Jon Anderson from the state's Division of Family and Children Services and how the SNAP benefit changes will help more than a million Georgia households receive extra help in covering food costs.A Netflix documentary, Blood Brothers, is based on a book co-authored by Georgia Tech professor and sports historian Johnny Smith on the relationship between Muhammad Ali and Malcom X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erica Dodge, the race director for Travis Manion Foundation's 9/11 Heroes Run in Atlanta, discusses the history and mission of the foundation and the upcoming race. Plus, Dr. Tony Lemieux, a professor of communication at Georgia State University explains how U.S. policy toward terrorism has changed since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.Lastly, we revisit Rose’s conversation with veteran news anchor and CBS correspondent Scott Pelley from 2019. Pelley reflects on covering the deadly terrorist attacks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a 10-4 vote Wednesday, the Atlanta City Council approved a controversial plan to build a state-of-the-art public safety training center at the Old Atlanta Prison Farm site. Councilmember Natalyn Archibong and Matt Westmoreland discuss their positions about the $90 million projectPlus, Dr. Amara Enyia, a public policy expert and the policy and research coordinator for the Movement for Black Lives, discusses why she feels clarifying the messaging around defunding the police is necessary to combat Republican claims that it’s directly linked to COVID crime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis discusses several topics, including COVID crime and several unindicted and indicted criminal cases in Fulton County.Rajeev Dhawan, a professor and director of the Economic Forecasting Center at the Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University, discusses the impact of the Delta variant on Georgia’s economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia Recorder reporter Stanley Dunlap discusses a proposed tax credit that would allow Georgians to send money directly to local law enforcement agencies in an effort to combat crime. Plus, COVID cases are surging in Cobb County. Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid discusses how the county hopes to address the health crisis through a new Declaration of Emergency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dragon Con events are scheduled throughout Labor Day weekend. “Closer Look” show host Rose Scott takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most memorable conversations she’s had with guests about the sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest coronavirus-related news as Georgia hospitals are reaching capacity. Plus, Labor Day weekend is fast approaching. Several events and festivals are scheduled throughout metro Atlanta. Terence Stewart, the president of Atlanta Black Pride, discusses COVID-19 safety measures in place for Atlanta Black Pride events.Charles Taylor is a partner at H-T West End LLC, the ownership group of The Mall West End. Taylor discusses The Mall West End’s future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday is the deadline for the U.S. to withdraw from Afghanistan. Congressman Buddy Carter discusses the ending of the 20-year war. Plus, DeKalb County Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry explains why he’s supporting several proposed initiatives that are aimed at improving community policing and expanding mental health resources countywide. Lastly, Dr. Jayne Morgan, a cardiologist and the clinical director for Piedmont Healthcare’s COVID-19 Task Force, discusses the ongoing push to get more Georgians vaccinated now that the Food and Drug Administration has given full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dragon Con is just days away. Dragon Con’s Dan Carroll and Jarvis Sheffield discuss safety measures in place to keep attendees safe at the in-person festival. Plus, Dr. Grant Rivera, the superintendent of Marietta City Schools, discusses the district’s back-to-school plan. Lastly, Joey Womack, the founder and CEO of Goodie Nation, and Shani Godwin, the founder of Joy Economics, discuss the history and mission of National Black Business Month, the state of minority-owned businesses amid the pandemic, and how startups can create social impact. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Shapiro, the president of the World Affairs Council of Atlanta and senior lecturer at Georgia State University, shares his thoughts about the situation unfolding in Afghanistan.Plus, Dr. Calvin J. Watts was recently named superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools. Dr. Watts discusses the district’s back-to-school plan and shares his thoughts on leading Georgia’s largest school system amid the pandemic. Lastly, Jamie Ferguson, the executive director of Atlanta Pride, discusses the Atlanta Pride Committee’s decision to cancel the organization’s festival and parade due to COVID-19 for the second year in a row.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As evaluations continue in Afghanistan, violence is unfolding. Captain Dan Berschinski, a retired U.S. Army infantry captain who previously lead an infantry platoon in Afghanistan, reflects on his tour in Afghanistan and the current situation in the county. Plus, Valdosta State University just launched its very first online college. Dr. Rodney Carr, the vice president for Student Success, discusses the goals of VSU’s Online College for Career Advancement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charles Bullock, III is a longtime and distinguished political science professor at the University of Georgia. Professor Bullock discusses the 2020 Census. He also explains how maps released by the U.S. Census Bureau will be used to shape policy and determine how funding will be disbursed for communities in Georgia for the next decade. Plus, Rosalind Tucker, the managing director of Georgia Commute Options, discusses how Georgians can take steps to improve air quality through the Million Air Challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeKalb County Solicitor-General Donna Coleman-Stribling was recently recognized at the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council Annual Conference, receiving the award for Solicitor General of the Year 2021. Coleman-Stribling discusses several topics, including her award, COVID crime and the role of the solicitor general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daphne Walker, the division director for the Housing Assistance Division at the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, discusses several topics, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s moratorium on evictions and the Georgia Rental Assistance Program. Plus, Governor Brian Kemp recently made six judicial appointments. One of them was the appointment of Verda M. Colvin to the state’s highest court. Justice Colvin reflects on her career path, new appointment and the role of Georgia’s Supreme Court. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring discusses the district’s back-to-school plan and ongoing safety measures to keep staff, students and teachers safe.Plus, Ashley Rouse, the director of Project Learning Garden and Project Giving Gardens at the Captain Planet Foundation, discusses a new initiative to combat food insecurity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emory pediatric and mental health experts Dr. Veda Johnson and Dr. Jennifer Holton discuss the mental and behavioral health issues that many kids may face as they return to school for in-person class instruction. We then hear from WABE reporter Molly Samuel’s latest feature on urban heat. Lastly, Amber Lawson, the founder of Aspire Construction & Design, reflects on her professional career and discusses how she’s using her expertise to help other women entrepreneurs build their businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WABE health reporter and host of the podcast "Did You Wash Your Hands?" Sam Whitehead joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest coronavirus-related news as Georgia and states across the country are experiencing a rise in Delta variant cases. Plus, Peter Harris, the founding partner of the University Growth Fund, and Diane Morais, the president of Consumer and Commercial Banking at Ally Bank, discuss efforts to recruit, teach and train local minority college students the ins and outs of venture capital. Lastly, Dr. Maggie Fehrman, the superintendent of City Schools of Decatur, discusses her district’s back-to-school plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently released a new report that explores how human behavior is directly connected to climate change.  WABE’s Molly Samuel, Wellington Reiter, the founder of Ten Across, and GSU’s Dr. Christina H. Fuller and Suzanne Burnes of Just Growth at Partnership for Southern Equity discuss climate change in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study revealed that 25% of health care workers are not vaccinated. Richard Lamphier, the president of the Georgia Nurses Association, joins “Closer Look” to discuss the critical push and the importance of health care workers getting vaccinated to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.Plus, Shirley Baylis, the downtown program manager for the City of Decatur, discusses the goals and applications for the Decatur Downtown Development Authority’s newly created retail recruitment incubator program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond joins “Closer Look” to discuss DeKalb County’s latest response to the COIVID-19 pandemic. We then hear from Abdul Henderson, the executive director of Mental Health America of Georgia. Henderson discusses a new report that pinpoints Georgia as last in the nation for access to mental health care amid the pandemic.Plus, DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris discusses why students are required to wear masks during in-person class instruction and her district’s back-to-school plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columbia University professor and New Yorker correspondent Jelani Cobb discusses his new book, The Essential Kerner Commission Report. He also explains the significance of the Kerner Commission Report, a government document that seeks to explain the genesis of the 1967 riots in Detroit and Newark, and shares why it should be widely examined now as the nation continues to push for social justice. Plus, as fall approaches, summer vacations will soon come to an end. Kim Hatcher, a public affairs coordinator for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, discusses upcoming events and activities at Georgia State Parks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CJ and Kelli Stewart, the founders of L.E.A.D., discuss the Safe At Home Game and how the annual baseball game is helping L.E.A.D baseball players and police officers from the Atlanta Police Department build stronger relationships.Plus, Vic Reynolds, the director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, provides an update on the overall progress of GBI’s Gang Task Force since its launch in 2019. Reynolds also discusses the recent spike in crime amid the pandemic and efforts to combat it. Lastly, Pinky Cole, the founder of the Atlanta-based vegan restaurant chain Slutty Vegan, provides details about the Pinky Cole Foundation’s partnership with The Bando Project to host a back-to-school drive and giveaway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new school year for Hall County students starts on Friday. Superintendent William Schofield discusses Hall County Schools' back-to-school plan and what’s being done to keep teachers, staff and students safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Plus, Brandy Hall, a landscape designer and the founder of Shades of Green, discusses permaculture and the benefits of homeowners revamping their yards into self-sustaining ecosystems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia State Senator Burt Jones recently sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp calling for a ban on mask mandates in schools. For the ban to be considered, Gov. Kemp would have to hold a special legislative session. Georgia State Senate Kim Jackson, who represents Senate District 41, joins “Closer Look” to respond to Jones’ request.Plus, Jen Wade, the grants manager at the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget, discusses how money from the State Fiscal Recovery Fund will be disbursed and how Georgians can apply. Lastly, Rev. Bronson Woods, the assistant pastor of outreach and young adult ministries at Ebenezer Baptist Church, discusses Manna Mondays, a new initiative to provide food to individuals and families amid the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fulton County Schools students are scheduled to return to school for face-to-face learning next week. Superintendent Dr. Mike Looney discusses updated safety measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Plus, after the pandemic stopped her plans to hike the tallest mountain in Europe, Atlanta businesswoman Lisa Simmons is gearing up to take on Machu Picchu. Simmons and Dawn Churi, the executive director of Blaze Sports America, discuss the Paralympics and Simmons’ upcoming adventure to Peru. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Carroll, the director of Media Engagement at Dragon Con, discusses the in-person return of Dragon Con and new safety measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the convention. Georgia Tech Professor Tim Lieuwen discusses Georgia Tech and Georgia Power’s new partnership to test out a 1.4-megawatt microgrid in Tech Square to bring power to Midtown. Plus, Will Johnston and Kim Morrison of the MicroLife Institute discuss the new Cottages on Vaughan development in Clarkston.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corporal Tracey Reed with the Gwinnett Police Behavioral Health Unit, and Pejman Mahdavi, a licensed clinical social worker at View Point Health, discuss the Police Mental Health Collaboration program. The new pilot program pairs a Gwinnett police officer and a mental health professional together to respond to crisis behavioral health situations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s extended moratorium on evictions will expire at the end of the month. Elora Raymond, an assistant professor of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Tech, discusses what this will mean for people in Georgia.LaVonda Reed was recently appointed as the seventh dean of the Georgia State College of Law. She joins “Closer Look” to reflect on her career journey and share her vision for the law school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For many local school districts, summer break is coming to an end, and students are gearing up to return to school for the new school year. Clayton County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Morcease Beasley returns to “Closer Look” to discuss his district’s back-to-school plans.Latisha Springer, the founder Free99Fridge, reflects on how her local mutual aid initiative has expanded to feed more families and individuals across metro Atlanta amid the pandemic. Plus, Vanessa Riley, an Atlanta-based award-winning author, discusses plans for her latest historical fiction novel, “Island Queen,”  to be adapted into a film. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Andi Shane, a pediatric infectious disease expert, discusses the rise in Respiratory Syncytial Virus cases in children amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Plus, Gayle Hunter Holloman, the executive director of the Fulton County Library System, the role of libraries amid and post-pandemic and shares updates on the reopening of several Fulton County libraries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every year, the Annie E. Casey Foundation produces the KIDS Count Data Book. The annual report sheds light on the overall well-being of children in each state. Rebecca Rice, Georgia's KIDS COUNT manager, discusses what indicators led Georgia to be ranked 38.It’s been one year since Congressman John Lewis’ passing. His life lessons and reflections are the focus of his latest book. Kabir Sehgal, who helped co-write Lewis’ new biography, "Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation," discusses the overarching message Lewis has now and for generations to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Dhaval Desai, the director of hospital medicine at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, returns to “Closer Look” to discuss concerns about the Delta coronavirus variant and the increase in new hospitalizations due to the new strain. He also discusses the pandemic’s overall impact on the mental health of healthcare workers.Plus, Jamie Rosenthal, the founder and CEO of Roots Down, discusses how his DeKalb-based organization is working to build equitable and greener communities where everyone has access to fresh food.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Owings, a local immigration attorney and founder of Owings MacNorlin Immigration Law, discusses Federal Judge Andrew Hanen's recent ruling that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals is unlawful. Plus, Joli C. Cooper, the executive director of the GreenLight Fund Atlanta, and Michael Taylor, the ATL site director for the Center for Employment Opportunities, discuss the goals of the Center for Employment Opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel E. Dawes, the executive director of Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, and Dr. Aletha Maybank, the chief health equity officer and senior vice president of the American Medical Association, discuss the new Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.Meridith Ford, the owner of Cremalosa, discusses her Decatur-based gelato shop being named best ice cream in Georgia on the Food & Wine Magazine’s 2021 “The Best Ice Cream in Every State” list. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Policing Alternatives & Diversion (PAD) Initiative has expanded citywide. Moki Macias, the executive director of PAD, and Chyna Quarker, the referral coordinator for PAD, discuss expanding the initiative.Plus, Brent Leggs, the executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, explains how a new grant will help persevere Black culture and address racial inequity in Georgia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SnapNurse founder Cherie Kloss discusses the history, mission and vision of her company. She also shares how the online staffing platform is responding to the nationwide nurse shortage amid the pandemic.Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution investigative reporter Alan Judd discusses his latest article about a former state attorney’s claims that she was fired for “potential violations of state and federal law” regarding Governor Brian Kemps’ handling of the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.