Afternoon News Wrap

Dallas Gay discusses the scope of the opioid problem in the North Georgia area and what is being done to combat it.

North Georgia resident Avery Nix shares details of his struggles with opioid addiction from how he got started while in high school to how he was able to get clean and use his experience to help others.

The Kipper Tool Company works with America's military branches to provide solders customized tool kits around the globe.

Entertainment reporter Bill Wilson talks with the actor about his new book, "Hail to the Chin: More Confessions of a B Movie Actor."

The Afternoon News Wrap pays a visit to the Crazy Mule, located in a nearly 100 year old former General Store, for the Roberts Plumbing Local Business Spotlight.

Dr. Rustin McAllister and Deb Brock from the Lanier Treatment Center talk about the road to recovery, how Methadone works and the importance of a support group.

Operations Director with the Gainesville Jaycee's Gut Check program, Cory Cummings, joins the Afternoon News Wrap to explain what the program is all about and what it teaches local teenage boys.

Rising TMU junior Andrew Nichols, 18, of Sautee Nacoochee recently competed on the National Bible Bee game show hosted by Kirk Cameron.

A dwindling number of bees, wasps, hornets and other stinging insects would signal good news for those that are allergic, right? Maybe not according to Dr. Andy Nish from the Allergy & Asthma Care Center in Gainesville.

Owner of the Liberty Candy in downtown Flowery Branch, Karen Ching, discusses the history of her business, the historic building it resides in and what inspired her to open a candy store in her hometown.