Community members are preparing to unveil a new missing person banner in the heart of Gainesville on Friday.

A large poster with Maria Gomez-Perez's photo will hang near the intersection of Jesse Jewell Parkway and Bradford Street.

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The 12-year-old Lyman Elementary School student was living in Gainesville with her father, Andres Gomez, when she disappeared. He reported her missing on May 29.

He said Courtney Francisco from Channel 2 that he and his family are from Guatemala and he speaks mainly Spanish. His daughter speaks both Spanish and English.

He said the Hall County Sheriff's Office has reviewed sightings and tips in seven states, but none of the information has led to her whereabouts.

On Wednesday, the little girl was one of 22 Georgia children reported missing in the FBI's National Crime Information Center database.

“My heart breaks,” said Art Gallegos Jr.

Gallegos is a community leader in Hall County who has been helping the little girl's family in their search.

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation counted 1,500 missing child cases this year. The GBI said that number often changes because multiple people report the same case and there are denials. According to the GBI, crime does not appear to be increasing this year.

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The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children said the reasons for children disappearing are varied, ranging from family abductions to child kidnapping and online lure.

Maria's father said officials are searching cellphones and social media interactions. He said they have followed up on leads and possible sightings in seven other states.

A reward of $50,000 is being offered to the person who brings her home safely.

On Wednesday, the Hall County Sheriff's Office released an update on the case, saying investigators are not giving up hope.

In addition, the following notes were listed for the community to consider:

• 𝐃𝐎 Keep an eye out for Maria. HCSO has posted photos on the agency's Facebook, Instagram and X platforms so you know what Maria looks like, but keep in mind that her appearance (such as hair length) may have changed over the past five weeks.

• Search for Maria on your own. Even searching in groups is not entirely safe. If you think you have seen Maria or have heard anything about her whereabouts, please contact the police immediately.

• 𝐃𝐎 Share tips if you saw or heard anything that could lead to Maria's safe return. We ask that you share tips directly with our Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB) at 770-503-3232 or [email protected]. Citizens can also call 911 or Hall County Dispatch/Central Communications at 770-536-8812.

• 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 Do not share tips with third-party websites or social media platforms. Sharing tips with anyone other than police may result in a delay in receiving important information needed to bring Maria home.

• 𝐃𝐎 Be careful where you donate. The current reward fund for Maria's safe return remains at $50,000. This money has been donated by local businesses and community members who have been carefully vetted by the Hall County Sheriff's Office.

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