Gov. Kemp-backed bill aims for harsher sentences for gang-related crimes; Atlanta City Council aims to crack down on catalytic converter thefts; TAG connecting Georgians to tech jobs

Closer Look with Rose Scott

English - February 08, 2023 15:59 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratings
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Next Episode: President of Legal Defense Fund pushes for policy reform; Local health experts discuss calls to ban the requirement of COVID vaccines for schools and government offices

WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas joins “Closer Look” to discuss the latest from the capitol as the legislative session continues.

Plus, Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis, who represents District 12, discusses the rise in catalytic converter thefts and how officials are working to address the issue through a new ordinance.

Lastly, Larry Williams, the CEO and president of the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), how Georgia is preparing tech companies for the oncoming recession and shares details about TAG’s efforts to diversify the tech industry.

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