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News outlets review signatures collected by “Stop Cop City” coalition; Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair advocates for inclusive religious holiday calendar

News outlets review signatures collected by “Stop Cop City” coalition; Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair advocates for inclusive religious holiday calendar

Closer Look with Rose Scott

December 15, 202346m 46s

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Show Notes

WABE, The Associated Press, Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution together reviewed 100,000-plus signatures collected by organizers regarding a referendum on the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. WABE reporter Emily Wu Pearson discusses the news outlets’ findings regarding the signatures.

Plus, Dr. Tarece Johnson-Morgan, who is Jewish and serves as the chairperson for Gwinnett County Board of Education, has concerns about the school district’s current employee holiday religious leave policy. She talks with show host Rose Scott about the need to create a more inclusive school calendar.

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