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Closer Look with Rose Scott
Closer Look: Coronavirus’ Impact on Tourism, The Economy And Local Faith Communities in Georgia; Atlanta Authors Tell The Story of Journalist & Activist Ida B. Wells
March 10, 2020
Tuesday, March 10, 2020 on “Closer Look with Rose Scott:”
- 0:00: Rose Scott reports on the current number of confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Georgia.
- And, in other news, Georgia officials are asking anyone who is sick to avoid work or large events to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
- Finally, all Fulton County schools are closed today after a middle school teacher tested positive for the coronavirus.
- 03:45: Georgia State University Professor and Economic Forecasting Center Director Rajeev Dhawan joins “Closer Look” by phone to discuss the potential economic impact of the coronavirus.
- 13:55: Dr. Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe, the co-authors of a new book, “Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells As Prophet for Our Time,” join “Closer Look” in-studio to share how they came together and why they chose to write about journalist and activist Ida B. Wells.
- 31:52: William Pate, president and CEO of the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, joins “Closer Look” by phone to discuss COVID-19’s potential impact on upcoming conventions, conferences and tourism here in the Atlanta area.
- 41:07: Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons, the senior minister at Peachtree Christian Church, joins “Closer Look” in studio to share what his church is doing to protect the health of its members at this time.