Closer Look: Zoo Atlanta CEO Talks Keeping Animals, Employees Safe; Clayton Commission Chair Talks County’s Response; Open for Business Continues With A Mobile Bike Repair Shop

Friday, April 17, 2020 on “Closer Look with Rose Scott:”

• 00:00: Rose Scott reports on the latest number of confirmed cases of COVID-19, hospitalizations and deaths, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health as of noon today.
• Meanwhile, starting Monday, MARTA is reducing some of its services.
• Finally, after this weekend, Goodwill of North Georgia will temporarily stop taking donations.
• 02:18: Clayton County Commission Chair Jeffrey Turner joins “Closer Look” to discuss his county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his decision to bring county staff back to work on May 4.
• 16:40: Raymond King, president and CEO of Zoo Atlanta, joins “Closer Look” to discuss the measures the zoo Atlanta is taking to protect staff and animals from the coronavirus.
• 29:28: Despite a large drop in revenue over the past few weeks, the COO of one local restaurant group is working to give back to families and people in need. Ricky Walia, the COO of Walia Hospitality Group, joined“Closer Look” yesterday to discuss how his organization plans to feed hundreds of people in the Norcross area. Today, after a large listener response, we revisit that conversation.
• 38:30: While many businesses around Atlanta are closed, there are some entrepreneurs who have unique ways to remain open, while following shelter-in-place orders. Closer Look’s “Open for Business” series continues today with a conversation with Blake Williams.