Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is resigning from Congress in January. Greene, who represents Georgia’s 14th congressional district, recently announced the news via social media. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali joins “Closer Look” with the latest. He also shares details about how some Georgia lawmakers are reacting to the news, when a special election could be held to fill Greene’s seat and what this all means for Georgia’s 14th congressional district.
Plus, Serenbe is a 1,000-acre community, located in Chattahoochee Hills. The biophilic community, comprised of geothermal, solar and net zero homes, was founded by Steve Nygren and Marie Lupo Nygren in 1994. Steve talks with program host Rose Scott about his new book, “Start In Your Own Backyard, Transforming Where We Live with Radical Common Sense.” The book aims to provide a blueprint for building sustainable, walkable and nurturing communities through the principles of connecting people to nature for a healthier life and well-being.
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Lastly, we hear from some of the team behind the new “Atlanta is...” podcast. The 8-episode series from Will Packer Productions and Complex explores the city’s history and culture, spotlighting stories behind Atlanta’s music, film industry, religion, politics, and more. We hear from Atlanta-based writer and event host Maurice Garland and award-winning journalists Jewel Wicker and Christina Lee.
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