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Pamela Elfenbein, a professor of human services and sociology with the University of North Georgia, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss UNG's new summer food service program.

With the Memorial Day holiday weekend approaching, the Afternoon News Wrap called upon Capt. Zach Brackett of Hall County Fire Services and Dr. Tawanna Strauther of the Northeast Georgia Physicians Group for some tips and tricks to help keep you safe if you plan on firing up the grill or barbecue.

Hall County firefighters were called to the scene of a residential fire in the northern reaches of Flowery Branch Friday night.

Georgia recently joined ten other states in deciding to sue the federal government over policies that would allow transgender students to use the school bathroom of their choice. Legal expert Byron Henry joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss how the battle may shake out once the dust has settled.

Research shows that over 4,000 infants die in the U.S. each year as a result of improper sleeping conditions. Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss the problem and how it can be prevented.

Consumer insider Courtney Jesperson of Nerdwallet.com joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to share the best deals and steals for consumers during the month of June.

As the summer season approaches, Dr. Daniel Rabb of the Dermatology Associates of Northeast Georgia joined the Afternoon News Wrap to discuss the dangers of skin cancer and some measures that can be taken to help prevent it.

As well roll into summer and people start gearing up for home-and-outdoor-improvement projects, the Afternoon News Wrap called upon HGTV's celebrity carpenter Kate Campell for some advice on the best ways to handle these endeavors.

Gainesville police are investigating an apparent shooting that occurred Wednesday evening at the Atlanta Street apartments just outside the city center.

A recent report from the National Runaway Safeline showed that instances of runaway children have risen sharply in the past few years. Maureen Blaha, the Executive Director for the NSL, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss the issue and what parents can to combat the growing problem.