Afternoon News Wrap

Matthew Boedy, a professor with the University of North Ga. who recently spoke out against the bill at an Atlanta-based rally, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss the bill's impact on the university system here in Georgia.

Recent figures from the CDC show that heart disease is the leading killer of men and women in the U.S. every year. Dawn Zier, the CEO of Nutrisystem, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss efforts to cut down those numbers, especially here in the South.

Kathy Amos with "The Wisdom Project" in Gainesville joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss the senior leadership organzation, including its inclusion in a recent edition of The Wall Street Journal.

Gary Lawrence, the co-chair of iTN America, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss his company's senior transportation service that is coming to Gainesville in the near future.

Amanda Wilbanks, owner of Gainesville's Southern Baked Pie Co., joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to talk about her business and award-winning pies, including a caramel pecan pie that won the grand prize at UGA's 2016 Flavor of Ga. contest.

Author of the book "Y'all is Always Plural: A light-hearted guide to the customs, culture and language of The South," Richard Croker, discussed his new book on the Afternoon News Wrap

Actor/Comedian Cedric the Entertainer joins the Afternoon News Wrap along with Dr Jane Chiang from the American Diabetes Association to discuss Diabetes Awareness Month

Holly Signorelli, a money therapist and CPA, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss a recent study that revealed how worry over take-home pay is costing some workers over 2 work-weeks a year in productivity, and how you can avoid those pitfalls.

Love strategist and the founder of LoveQuest Marketing, Lisa Concepcion, explains why having a man and woman space in the house is good for a relationship.

John Addison, the former CEO of Primerica and resident of Clermont, discusses principles of leadership for business and life in his new book, Real Leadership: 9 Simple Practices for Leading and Living with Purpose.