Bryan Pirkle

Two members of Georgia's state ethics commission have resigned from their board seats

Glen Kyle, the Director of the Northeast Georgia History Center joined the Afternoon News Wrap on Monday to discuss the death of Button Gwinnett, namesake of Gwinnett County and signer of the Declaration of Independence, who died on this date in 1777 following a duel.

A second, and possibly final, public hearing is set for Tuesday for a proposal that would bring a new 260-unit development to replace the current Atlanta Street apartments.

Chase Elliott, a NASCAR star who hails from Dawsonville, has partnered with KBB as part of the "Drive Smart" campaign, and he joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss their efforts to end distracted driving.

A jury in Georgia has convicted a man of murder in a 2012 shooting during a prayer service at a megachurch in metro Atlanta.

In the wake of a recent news story that saw one family kicked off their San Fransisco flight for requesting accommodations in regards to their child's severe peanut allergy, the Afternoon News Wrap called on Lianne Mandelbaum, founder of "The No-Nut Traveler," to discuss how food allergies create hassles and unforeseen consequences for many travelers.

John Lipscomb, the owner of Gainesville's Foxhole Guns and Archery, joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to provide a local perspective on the FBI's recent report that showed background checks for gun buyers have reached a record pace.

Atlanta leaders are studying Newark, New Jersey's deal with Uber as they consider a plan for the ride-booking service to pick up passengers at Atlanta's airport.

Sims McGrath, PavLock's Director of Marketing, discusses his company's product, which is a small shock-band that gives users a small jolt if they are engaging in a habit or behavior they are trying to break.

Elizabeth Evans with Gainesville's Avenues of Life joined the Afternoon News Wrap this week to discuss the so-called "bird-nesting" co-habitation strategy that is gaining traction with many divorced couples.