Day: June 30, 2022

  • Authorities release sketches of victim, person of interest in Flowery Branch case

    The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has released a sketch of an unknown victim whose body was found recently in Flowery Branch.

    The body was discovered Monday, June 20, in a wooded area on Paradise Point Road. Additional forensic testing is underway to determine the victim’s cause and time of death.

    As criminal investigators continue their search for evidence in connection with the case, a sketch has also been released of a person of interest. A Georgia Bureau of Investigation forensic artist created the sketches.

    The following details have been provided by the sheriff’s office.

    The victim’s description: 

    • Mixed race female 
    • Late 20s to mid-30s 
    • 5’2” to 5’4” 
    • Dark brown hair 
    • Manicured nails with sparkling pink polish 

    The person of interest’s description: 

    • White male 
    • Late 20s to late 30s 
    • 5’8’ to 5’11” 
    • Stocky build 
    • Wearing dark short-sleeved t-shirt, dark pants, light-colored ball cap 

    The person of interest’s vehicle description: 

    • Late model SUV 
    • Dark gray in color 

    The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who might recognize the victim, the person of interest or the vehicle to contact investigators. Tips can be provided by calling 770-503-3232 or emailing intelrequest@hallcounty.org and those who contact authorities may remain anonymous. 

  • Celebrate Fourth of July with fireworks and more at local events

    Fourth of July celebrations — complete with fireworks — are planned for two local cities, Sugar Hill and Braselton, as well as Lanier Islands.

    Sparks in the Park

    Sugar Hill will host Sparks in the Park, its annual free fireworks display, Sunday, July 3, at E. E. Robinson Park North. Festivities will begin at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks to start at sundown. Sibling Rivalry: Tristan and Tyler Reese Tritt will perform live during the event, and guests are invited to bring chairs and blankets, as well as food and drinks. Food trucks will be parked at the entrance to Sugar Hill Elementary School.

    According to city officials, parking at the Level Creek E. E. Robinson Park North entrance lot is limited to those with American Disabilities Act stickers. Others may park and walk on sidewalks from Sugar Hill Elementary School, Sugar Hill Church and E. E. Robinson Park South to E. E. Robinson Park North. No shuttle service will be available.

    Click here for more information on Sparks in the Park.

    Celebrate Braselton

    The city of Braselton will present a free fireworks show at dark on Monday, July 4. Celebrate Braselton — the city’s annual Fourth of July celebration — will also include a festival that begins at 5 p.m. with activities on the Town Green and food trucks. A parade will be held from 6 to 6:30 p.m. along Ga. Highway 53 through downtown and Braselton Park, and a concert on the Town Green will feature The Soul Purpose Band performing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

    For more information on Celebrate Braselton, including details on event parking, click here.

    Fireworks at Lanier Islands

    Lanier Islands will celebrate the Fourth of July beginning with fireworks on Saturday night, July 2, and continuing Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4. Fireworks begin at 10 p.m. on Paradise Beach. Admission is $14.99 per person. Click here for more information.