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🌱 How a Flowery Branch police chase ended on I-985 this weekend

Flowery Branch, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Flowery Branch! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Flowery Branch police chase ended on I-985 this weekend
  • Why a reckless bike ride led to serious charges in Flowery Branch
  • Why Flowery Branch now leads the Gainesville metro in home prices

Also on today's calendar: Spout Springs Writing Group — Northeast Georgia Literary Society and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Weekend chase ends with Gainesville man in jail (wgtjradio.com) — Flowery Branch police were involved in a late-night pursuit on I-985 that ended with a pickup crashing off the road and a Gainesville man taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The driver now faces multiple charges and remains in the Hall County Jail on significant bond after the PIT maneuver and crash near Spout Springs Road.
   

2. FBPD: Reckless bicyclist faces long list of charges (wgtjradio.com) — Flowery Branch Police say a local man was arrested after allegedly riding a bicycle recklessly in traffic near Phil Niekro Boulevard and Thurmon Tanner Parkway and then struggling with officers. He now faces multiple charges, including disorderly conduct, obstruction, simple battery, terroristic threats, and identity fraud, and is being held at the Hall County Detention Center on more than $16,000 in bonds.
   

3. Cities with the most expensive homes in the Gainesville, Georgia metro area (mcduffieprogress.com) — Flowery Branch tops the Gainesville metro for highest typical home values, with prices around $429,000 despite a slight dip over the past year. The piece compares Flowery Branch to nearby cities like Clermont, Murrayville, and Oakwood, highlighting how much local home values have climbed over the last five years.
   

4. Falcons 53-man roster projection: A long way to go but roster starting to take shape (nytimes.com) — From their Flowery Branch training base, the Falcons are shaping a projected 53-man roster under new head coach Kevin Stefanski, with key battles at quarterback, receiver, and in the secondary. The breakdown highlights likely starters, depth concerns, and which fringe players might stick on special teams as the team heads toward training camp.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday June 24
  • Storybook Time
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
    10:00 am
  • Drop-In Kids Gardening Activity
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
    10:30 am
    • Thursday June 25
  • Main Street Gainesville Advisory Board Meeting →
    Gainesville, GA Calendar, 117 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Gainesville
    9:00 am
  • Garden Grooves
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
    10:00 am
  • Cocktails in the Garden
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
    5:00 pm
  • Silver Blue & Gold →
    The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville
    6:00 pm
    • Friday June 26
  • Pollinator Party
    Atlanta Botanical Garden, GAINESVILLE Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, 30309, United States
    10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Lost dog her name is Zoey Lupita….
    She’s 7 pounds Last seeing her was Ports Mouth dr. Flowery Branch 30542 06/22/2026 7:00 pm Please contact us for information Pbencomo007@gmail… (Nextdoor Newport)
  • Am 85 wi1dow, need light home care, light housework, light cooking, do not need any medical care.
    Except rides to doctor 1 time a month..Free room and salary. Need car 678-927-3764 (Nextdoor Parkland Ridge)
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Oakwood. Apply here.
  • BoxLunch / Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Buford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Flowery Branch here.

Ok Flowery Branch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: She was going to the shell station (Thank you Nettie D. for sending it in!)
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