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<p>"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.</p>
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April 29, 2025
<p>April marks National Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/autism-epidemic-runs-rampant-new-data-shows-grants.html#:~:text=WASHINGTON%2C%20DC%E2%80%94APRIL%2015%2C%202025%E2%80%94Autism%20prevalence%20in%20the,in%20CDC's%20Morbidity%20and%20Mortality%20Weekly%20Report.">latest data</a>, 1 in 31 children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. Rose talks with Georgia Tech associate professor Jennifer Singh. She discusses autism symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment while highlighting inequities in services through her documentary <a href="https://sites.gatech.edu/navigatingautism/">“Navigating Autism in Communities of Color.”</a> Parents Dr. Bernadette Kilo and <a href="https://supernovaparenting.org/meet-our-team/#:~:text=Natasha%20Nelson%2C%20also%20known%20as,Healthy%20Outcomes%20from%20Positive%20Experiences%20(">Natasha Nelson</a> also share personal stories of raising children with autism and advocate for better support systems.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 28, 2025
<p><a href="https://gipl.org/green-team">Georgia Interfaith Power & Light (GIPL)</a> is an organization that aims to empower people of faith to engage in issues such as environmental injustices, pollution, climate change and more. <a href="https://gipl.org/marqus-cole">Marqus Cole</a>, who serves as the organizing director for GIPL, talks more about the organization’s work and impact. He also shares his thoughts about how faith intersects with climate activism.</p> <p>Plus, Wanona Satcher is on a mission to address the housing crisis. She is the CEO and founder of <a href="https://makhersstudio.com/">Mākhers Studio</a>. The East Point-based construction and management firm specializes in transforming shipping containers into housing and retail solutions. As we spotlight “Closer Look’s” most memorable conversations, we revisit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/makhers-studio-founder-builds-hope-for-housing-with-customized-shipping-containers/">Rose’s conversation with Satcher.</a> She talks about her vision to use micro-housing as a sustainable and viable option to solve the home affordability problem.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
April 25, 2025
<p>Residents spoke out about the poor conditions of the Chelsea Gardens apartments in College Park. Now, they must find a new place to live. The City of College Park has reportedly condemned the complex due to its deplorable state, giving residents short notice to move. Shakira Fortson with the <a href="https://pslweb.org/">Party for Socialism and Liberation</a>, outgoing resident Andre Harris and former resident Cassandra Meenaghan share their experience at Chelsea Gardens, what’s next for them, and the actions they want the property owner and city officials to take.</p> <p>Plus, the final prom event in Cobb County for the 2025 season is happening on Saturday. The goal is to make sure Cobb County students with special needs, affectionally known as “rockstars,” feel seen, celebrated, and supported. For 15 years, Superior Plumbing and the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office have partnered together to make sure prom night is an unforgettable experience for these students. Randi Okray, the communication and public relations specialist for Cobb County Sheriff's Office, and Jay Cunningham, founder of Superior Plumbing who <a href="https://www.superiorplumbing.com/superior-plumbing-kids-club?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ4YLZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFYb3lQZkxXSWZ6S1VMNHZaAR4Eo3OOFAzBLgrL8CH1fiTb56BqLAW624jCZDE4yLRZrwyclovkGECI__bu8g_aem_WMcIKXev5PJi9zMrMG-WOA">launched the initiative</a>, talk more about the annual tradition that coincides with Autism Awareness Month. Cunningham also talks about the initiative’s impact and the inspiration behind it.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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