Bryan Pirkle

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.

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.