The Drive at 5

Democrat Jody Cooley discusses his reasons for running for District 49 in the state Senate and what he thinks the biggest issues are.

Restaurateur Scott Dixon discusses his opposition to the city's plan to lease space adjacent to the new downtown parking deck for two restaurants.

Mayor Sam Couvillon discusses the city's plan to lease space adjacent to the new downtown parking deck for two restaurants.

Warren Brown, the vice president for operations at Quality Foods, discusses why food prices are on the rise, how grocery stores are adapting and what the short-term impact might be.

Bob Sargent, a wildlife biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, discusses the agency's first bald eagle nesting survey in five years.

Former Sen. Kelly Loeffler discusses Greater Georgia, the group she formed last year to reach out to grassroots conservatives in Georgia, get them registered to vote and get them to the polls in November.

Legendary UGA swimming and diving coach Jack Bauerle is retiring after 43 years at coach.

Axios reporter Emma Hurt discusses her exclusive on Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams plan to give more pay to law enforcement.

Dr. Scott Meachum is an assistant professor in the Department of Political Science & International Affairs at the University of North Georgia

Amy McGuire, the new executive director of the Lake Lanier Association, discusses her background and her goals to grow and enhance the organization.