Bryan Pirkle

Emmy award-winning sportscaster Joe Buck, who has called numerous high-level events like the Super Bowl and World Series, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss an issue that he calls "close to his heart": skin cancer awareness.

Drought conditions continue to spread across the state, with the U.S. Drought Monitor reporting severe drought conditions now encompassing nearly all of North Georgia.

Often recognized for its role in producing foods like peaches, peanuts and pecans for national consumption, Georgia has now cemented its position as the third-largest blueberry-producing state in the U.S.

With the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend fast approaching, GSP Capt. Mark Perry and DNR Capt. Mike England stopped by the Afternoon News Wrap to offer some advice and a few tips on staying safe while you celebrate.

Lumpkin County authorities say an unnamed individual died Saturday in an accident near Dahlonega that involved a golf cart.

A traffic stop carried out in Hall County Saturday resulted in two arrests and the seizure of narcotics.

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black told AccessWDUN Friday that the hot, dry weather in north Georgia is not just a problem for vegetable growers, but poultry, beef and dairy farmers are being impacted, as well.

A teenager faces charges after authorities say he was driving distracted Thursday afternoon when he caused a four-car wreck that sent five people to the hospital.

Gwinnett County police are investigating a homicide case that involved a Buford man allegedly beating his father to death in the driveway of their home Wednesday evening.

Col. William Gallagher, who was announced as the new president of Gainesville's Riverside Military Academy in April, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to talk about his new undertaking and discuss his vision for the academy's future.