Closer Look with Rose Scott

Closer Look: Georgia Public Service Commissioner Talks 2020 Priorities; Atlanta City Councilmember Shares Why He Wants Rent Control In Atlanta; A Recap of Last Night’s Iowa Caucuses

February 4, 2020

Tuesday, January 4, 2020 on “Closer Look with Rose Scott:”

  • 0:00: Rose Scott gives a news brief on Metro Atlanta Chamber President and CEO Hala Moddelmog’s announcement that she is stepping down from her role.
  • In other news, the Atlanta City Council voted unanimously yesterday to create an Office of Inspector General .
  • Also, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ office has launched an Atlanta Housing Affordability that will allow the public to track the city’s progress toward meeting the mayor’s housing affordability goals.
Political analyst Fred Hicks joins “Closer Look with Rose Scott” in studio to discuss the Iowa caucus results. (Photo credit: LaShawn Hudson)
  • 01:59: Last night’s Iowa caucus resulted in no declared winner from the Democratic Party. Political analyst Fred Hicks joins “Closer Look with Rose Scott” in studio to discuss what happens next.
  • 16:18: Georgia Public Service Commissioner Lauren “Bubba” McDonald joins “Closer Look” live, in-studio to share his top priorities for 2020.
  • 27:55: Atlanta District 3 City Councilmember Antonio Brown joins “Closer Look” to discuss why he’s pushing for rent control laws to address housing affordability.
Atlanta District 3 City Councilmember Antonio Brown joins “Closer Look” to discuss why he’s pushing for rent control laws to address housing affordability. (Photo credit: Candace Wheeler)

“Closer Look” is produced by Candace Wheeler, Grace Walker and LaShawn Hudson.

 

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