Merry Christmas from WABE! 🎄 Unwrap the joy and tell us, when’s your present-opening moment? 🎁

Happening Now: Rose Scott and the “Closer Look” team are preparing for Coffee Conversations at Finca to Filter in the Old Fourth Ward. Join us at 1 pm for a discussion about how small businesses are fairing on Atlanta’s Beltline. WABE News WABE

Come on thru. Today’s topic: What is the power of community when it comes to having input re: what’s happening in their neighborhoods? Think transit, housing and development…etc.

Today, we remember the life and legacy of the man, husband, father, trailblazer, prophet, and champion of justice. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for your sacrifice. We honor you, sir. #MLK

Happy Heavenly Birthday to the icon - Dr. Maya Angelou 🖤

Happening Now: Rose Scott gives commencement address at Oglethorpe University!! #Classof2024 🎓🎓🎓

Former President Jimmy Carter remembered for life of service by former staff and scholars – WABE wabe.org/former-preside…

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: We follow up with the owner of Vegan Wangs about how his business has grown from a pop-up kitchen to a brick-and-mortar shop. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News & WABE.org Rose Scott #food #vegan #smallbusiness #ATL

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: the founders of the National Environmental Action Network discuss spreading awareness about the health impacts of toxic forever chemicals. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News & WABE.org Rose Scott #foreverchemicals

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: We explore the key factors influencing social mobility and how higher education can be a driver of change. Plus, details about Clayton State’s upcoming Social Mobility Summit. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: The Lola, a women-led co-working space in Atlanta, may be forced to shut down. Learn how federal funding cuts are affecting for-profit businesses that support nonprofit organizations. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News. Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: For 45 years, WABE host Lois Reitzes has been the voice of arts and culture in Atlanta. Join us as we celebrate her incredible career. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News. Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: Rodney Taylor was detained by ICE in January. Now, we are hearing from his fiancée and an immigration attorney who are advocating for his release. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News. Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: We hear from two constitutional law experts who unpack the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on birthright citizenship. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News & WABE.org Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: The Chamblee Police Department recently launched its LGBT Liaison Program. Officer Brandon White discusses how the initiative will strengthen community trust within the LGBTQ+ community. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, is now the presumptive Democratic nominee for the NYC mayoral race. Political experts discuss how this shift could spur a movement in Georgia. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News. Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: We explore the potential implications of a SCOTUS decision allowing parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ-themed classroom readings, and we remember the legacy of Nikki Giovanni. Listen at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News. Rose Scott

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott: Amid the current political climate, hear how communities are putting families first. Plus, professional motorsports driver Shawn Rashid shares his unique — and fast — journey into racing. Listen to the show at 12pm & 8pm EST on WABE News

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott: We explore the good, the bad, and the complexities of using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in our everyday lives. Listen to the show at 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. EST on WABE News #AI #voicerecognition #tech #HR Rose Scott

On today’s Closer Look with Rose Scott: A heat wave has swept across metro Atlanta this week. Rounaq Basu, an assistant professor in the School of City and Regional Planning at Georgia Tech, discusses Georgia Tech's NO-HEAT initiative. Listen now on WABE News. Rose Scott