Sunday June 8th, 2025 3:10AM

Bryan Pirkle

Reporter
Bryan Pirkle
Trump's big night: Front-runner sweeps five states in Northeast
Donald Trump rolled up victories in five more states on Tuesday, giving the Republican front-runner fresh momentum in his push for the nomination even if his pathway has little room for error.
9:02PM ( 9 years ago )
Obama boosts Islamic State fight, asks Europe to do the same
Evoking history and appealing for solidarity, President Barack Obama on Monday cast his decision to send 250 more troops to Syria as a bid to keep up "momentum" in the campaign to dislodge Islamic State extremists. He pressed European allies to match the U.S. with new contributions of their own.
11:02PM ( 9 years ago )
AUDIO: U.S., especially Georgia, to likely face a doctor shortage within next 10 years
According to a report from the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), the U.S. will face a shortage of physicians over the next decade if several changes to the current system are not made. Dr. Janis M. Orlowsky joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss how this shortage could affects Georgians, and how it can be avoided.
10:52PM ( 9 years ago )
AUDIO: Improving community health by using a "Blue Zone community" template
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event Thursday night centering around the best communities worldwide in terms of overall health. Dan Buetner, a National Geographic fellow, will lead the event, and he joined the ANW this week to discuss the ideas surrounding "Blue Zone" communities.
10:04PM ( 9 years ago )
5 jurors qualify to serve in trial over boy's death in SUV
A judge has approved five more jurors for the jury pool to decide the fate of a Georgia man accused of intentionally leaving his toddler son to die in a hot SUV.
8:42PM ( 9 years ago )
3 arrested in Alto on meth, other charges
A brief investigation involving Habersham County authorities and the Appalachian Regional Drug Enforcement Office (ARDEO) resulted in the arrests of three people in Alto on Tuesday.
9:53PM ( 9 years ago )
UPDATE: Cause of fire that killed Lumpkin County toddlers "undetermined"
Investigators think a fire that destroyed a mobile home in Lumpkin County - and led to the deaths of two young children - started on the front porch of the residence, but they still don't know the exact cause of the fire.
6:15AM ( 9 years ago )
AUDIO: Local business owner discusses the impact of millennials in the workplace
A recent report says most millennials prefer a better quality of life at work over everything else, so this week the Afternoon News Wrap got the perspective of a local business owner on the issue.
10:16PM ( 9 years ago )
Jail Dogs program rescues adoptable pets facing euthanasia
Operation Second Chance, a program coordinated by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office and the Society of Humane Friends of Georgia, will expand to bring more unwanted pets facing euthanasia to the Gwinnett County Jail.
1:45PM ( 9 years ago )
Canoers, kayakers to compete in Gainesville for spot in the Olympics
Athletes from around the country will descend on Gainesville next weekend as they compete for a spot on the U.S. Sprint Canoe and Kayak National Team during trials at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue.
11:09AM ( 9 years ago )