Bryan Pirkle

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.

The Greater Hall County Chamber Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting Wednesday for a new company in Hall County called Discover-E.

As the summer season rolls around and many people works to shed a few pounds before heading to the beach, the Afternoon News Wrap called on registered dietitian Sheenaugh King to discuss the potential dangers and set-backs that could arise from embarking on a quick-weight-loss diet.

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.