🌱 Dual Restaurant Opened For Business + Gainesville Teen Missing

Good morning, everybody. Lauren Kubiak here with your fresh copy of the Gainesville Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Warmer; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 81 Low: 63.
• Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Gainesville today:

1. Exciting news for food enthusiasts in downtown Gainesville! The highly anticipated dual restaurant on Bradford Street NE has finally opened its doors - Buzzed Bull Creamery and Roll On In are now open for business. Roll On In offers a delightful fusion of Asian cuisine, specializing in poke bowls, hibachi, and sushi-style meals. On the other hand, Buzzed Bull Creamery caters to a different crowd, providing alcohol-infused ice creams and milkshakes for those of legal drinking age who want to satisfy their sweet tooth with a buzz. The restaurants will be serving customers daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Subscription: Gainesville Times)
2. Diandre Andreus Dryden, a resident of Gainesville, is currently facing multiple charges. Earlier this week, he was charged with aggravated assault and attempted feticide, which is separate from the murder charge he is already in prison for. In February, Dryden was indicted on charges of murder and aggravated assault in connection with the death of Latasha Smith. The recent charge emerged during the investigation into Smith's death, as authorities spoke with Dryden's former girlfriend, who revealed details of their abusive relationship. Lt. Kevin Holbrook obtained additional information, leading to the additional charges against Dryden.(Yahoo! Sports)
3. Authorities in Georgia are seeking assistance from the public in locating a missing teenage girl. Jeisy Marroquin, 15, reportedly left her residence in Gainesville during the early hours of Tuesday morning. Concerns for her well-being have prompted the call for community support in the search efforts. If you would like to submit a tip about this case, click here. (WJCL 22 News)

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Today and tomorrow in Gainesville:

Thursday, June 15

• Live Music - Rhonda Kay At Pelican Pete's Tiki Bar and Grill (6:00 PM)

Friday, June 16

• Food Truck Fridays At Lake Lanier Olympic Park (5:00 PM)
• Live Music - Foster Greene At Skogies Lakefront Restaurant (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Downtown Gainsville has a lot to offer, like patio dining and fresh air this summer at Consuelo Gainesville. Plus you can make reservations online so you don't have to wait when you arrive! (Downtown Gainesville via Facebook)
• There are plenty of activities to get involved with in Gainesville this week from exercise classes, live music, or trivia nights. You can learn more here. (Explore Gainesville via Facebook)
• Looking for volunteering opportunities in Gainesville this summer? Consider checking out Lake Lanier Olympic Park. The city is bustling with events such as Food Truck Fridays, Beach Bash, and many more. (City of Gainesville, Georgia via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Lauren Kubiak

About me: Lauren is an Editor for Lightning Media Partners. She graduated from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in journalism. She was previously a full-time editor at an association management firm, editing peer-reviewed nursing journals, textbooks, and newsletters.