Afternoon News Wrap

A Hall County family was awarded $11.5 million in a personal injury case verdict handed down in Hall County State Court.

When it comes to character building activities for boys and young men, a lot of people think of the Boy Scouts of America. However, Hall County also boasts Trail Life USA, a Christian-based scouting organization that connects their activities to Biblical lessons.

The University of North Georgia has been awarded a total of $2.6 million from the U.S. Department of Education’s "Upward Bound" program and will partner with Johnson and Gilmer County High Schools.

Hazel Harrell, a 20-year flag vet. at Road Atlanta, was killed over the weekend in a tragic accident at the track. The ANW this week spoke with Harrell's longtime friend Sandy Lewis, herself a marshal at the track, about her memories of her fallen friend.

Founder of "Cops Direct," Aaron Negherbon, talks about why a program like this is necessary.

Members of the Gainesville Police Department spent Friday morning raising funds at various Dunkin' Donuts locations during the annual "Cops on Donut Shops" event.

Dr. Joseph Powers, an orthopedic specialist with the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, explains why 15-19 year old baseball players are needing reconstructive elbow surgery.

Ever wonder what a "frog in a blender" tastes like? Jeannie and Brett Copeland, and their unique menu options at the Natural Juice Cafe, are the focus of this week's Local Business Spotlight presented by Roberts Plumbing.

Joshua McCall (D-Gainesville) joins the Afternoon News Wrap to provide details of a planned non-partisan event to be held Thursday night in the Gainesville Civic Center.

George, a recovering addict who is 6 months clean, joins the Afternoon News Wrap in part two of a one-on-one to explain how friends and family can help an addict.