DreamHack returns to the Georgia World Congress Center on Friday for three days of

competitive gaming, esports entertainment, indie game showcases, cosplay championship, live entertainment and more. Special guests include NBA Hall of Famer Dwight Howard and Atlanta-based cosplayer and designer Yaya Han. On Thursday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Han and Nordlander joined the program to share more about the history of DreamHack and what attendees can expect this weekend.

Plus, the legendary rock band The Black Crowes just released their 10th studio album, “A Pound of Feathers.” Brothers Chris and Rich Robinson, who are Atlanta natives, are currently traveling for their global tour, the"Southern Hospitality Tour." Rose talks with guitarist and vocalist Rich Robinson, ahead of the band’s performances in Alpharetta on May 23 and in Augusta on June 4.

Lastly, for “Closer Look’s” annual graduation series, we hear from Kimberly Sanabria. The 2026 Agnes Scott College graduating senior majored in chemistry and minored in artificial intelligence. Sanabria discusses her academic journey as a first-generation college student and her plans to pursue a career in pharmacy.

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In an interview with Closer Look host Rose Scott, Jean Douglass, CEO of the DeKalb County–based Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, marks her nonprofit’s 40th anniversary, shares the origin of the organization and the assistance they’ve provided. She also shares why they’re changing the name to, In Safe Company.

Then, Avanti Moore is the latest graduate to join Closer Look for our graduation series. She shares her challenges, as well as her accomplishments as a campus leader, and how she persevered to graduate from Georgia Gwinnett College.

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On Tuesday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Rose Scott hosted a roundtable discussion with farmers from across the state. They explained how the war in Iran is leading to higher costs for fuel and fertilizer, plus the impact on their farms and consumers. They also highlighted how the agriculture industry must change to remain sustainable.

Also, three Atlanta area HBCU students join the program to share how the CodeHouse Scholars Initiative is preparing them for a career in the tech industry and to make an impact on policy.

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Over the weekend, Atlanta Braves Legend Bobby Cox passed away at the age of 84. In the 1990s, he led a dominant team that won the World Series in 1995. Atlanta‑based, award‑winning sports journalist Sam Crenshaw joined Closer Look to discuss the mark Cox left on the team and his legacy.

Plus, for “Closer Look’s” annual graduation series, we hear from Faith Shamley. The graduating senior, majoring in organizational management and leadership, is making history twice. Not only is she Morris Brown College's 2026 valedictorian. She's also part of what the Atlanta-based HBCU calls its “Restoration Class." She discusses her academic journey and plans to attend Columbia University after graduation.

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On today’s “Closer Look with Rose Scott,” Emory University political science Professor Andra Gillespie and Georgia State University constitutional law Professor Tanya Washington discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision that diminished the Voting Rights Act. They explain what this will mean for the future of voting and representation, especially for marginalized communities.

Also, after nearly a decade of service with the American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia, Executive Director Andrea Young is preparing to retire. She discusses the wins of her tenure and the challenges the nonprofit still faces in the fight to defend the civil rights of Georgians.

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On Wednesday's edition of "Closer Look", Aiko Bethea, the founder of RARE Coaching and Consulting, shares how she uses The Bulls— Asymmetry Principle to teach readers about self-leadership in her new book, “Anchored, Aligned, Accountable.”

Plus, for our annual graduation series, we hear from Lauren Walker. The 2026 Georgia Tech graduating senior, majoring in business administration, discussed her academic journey as a G. Wayne Clough Tech Promise Scholar and supporting students at Parklane Elementary School. She also discussed landing a job as a global payments analyst for Bank of America after graduation.

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This year, as the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a natural question rises to the surface: What does it mean to celebrate this milestone—especially now, in a moment defined by both reflection and reckoning? That question sits at the center of a special edition of Closer Look with Rose Scott, featuring a conversation with Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO of The King Center. Dr. King offered her perspective on the nation’s semi-quincentennial, drawing connections between pivotal moments in America’s past and the challenges and possibilities of the present. Their conversation opened with Dr. King’s reaction to the Supreme Court’s 6–3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais (April 2026). The ruling struck down a Louisiana congressional map and significantly limited the scope of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) - a law her father, civil rights icon, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., fought for.

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Award‑winning investigative journalist Nicole Carr — now a professor at Morehouse College — discusses her debut book, The Price of Exclusion: The Pursuit of Healthcare in a Segregated Nation, traces the history of Black physicians in America, the racism they endured, and how those barriers continue to influence today’s shortage of Black medical providers and the resulting health inequities.

For "Closer Look's” annual graduation series, we hear from Maria Isabel Moraes Lanzelotti. The 2026 graduating senior, who majored in theatre and politics at Oglethorpe University, talks about her road to graduation and why she firmly believes art is political. She also shares details about how she plans to be a change agent in the world.

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