Saturday June 7th, 2025 11:03PM

Bryan Pirkle

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Bryan Pirkle
Gainesville businesswoman discusses her baking business and award-winning pies
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.
8:39PM ( 9 years ago )
Suicidal man talked down from Thompson Bridge ledge
A potentially deadly situation ended peacefully Monday evening when a suicidal man was talked out of jumping off of a Gainesville bridge.
9:23PM ( 9 years ago )
Lawrenceville child shot during neighborhood party, police seek public's help
Gwinnett County police are asking for the public's help in a Saturday evening case that involves the shooting of a Lawrenceville child.
7:08AM ( 9 years ago )
U.S. Rep. Collins forms caucus to assist "orphan counties" in accessing local media markets
Georgia 9th District Congressman Doug Collins announced Thursday that he is forming a national caucus to address the lack of access to local television programming, a nationwide issue that locally affects the residents of four North Georgia counties.
10:05PM ( 9 years ago )
Southern history author Richard Croker discusses what makes southern culture so great
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
8:58PM ( 9 years ago )
Money therapist and CPA Holly Signorelli talks handling, overcoming financial stress
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.
9:31PM ( 9 years ago )
Comedian Katt Williams arrested in Gainesville for 2nd time in as many weeks
Comedian Micah "Katt" Williams was among several individuals arrested in Gainesville early this week following a week-long investigation into claims of false imprisonment and assault.
8:10PM ( 9 years ago )
A national relationship coach discusses whether "man caves" are healthy for a marriage
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.
8:11AM ( 9 years ago )
The former CEO of Primerica, a Clermont resident, discusses how to be a more effective leader
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.
8:08PM ( 9 years ago )
Unemployment insurance claims in state, Gainesville up from a month ago
The number of initial claims for unemployment insurance in Georgia and in Gainesville rose in January, compared to December.
11:59AM ( 9 years ago )