10/22/2025 12:22:54 PM by Michael Koorey

Public Safety Day 2025

Thank you to the Bent Tree Foundation, those who attended, and the residents who contributed their time and money to make the 4th annual Public Safety Day event a major success. Special thanks also to the Pickens County FD for bringing their Fire Safety Funhouse. Unfortunately the Life Flight helicopter could not land due to cloud cover, but everyone still had a great time. Our goal of providing educational and fun experiences to the community was accomplished. All the stations and activities were very popular and the kids had a blast!  
 

9/27/2025 12:07:28 PM by Michael Koorey

STORM COMMUNICATIONS AND PREP

The Bent Tree Public Safety team takes pride in providing residents with vital communications and guidance to prepare and make it through emergency situations. As tropical storms and hurricanes become more active, we wanted to remind residents of the importance of being prepared.   

8/6/2025 10:49:25 AM by Michael Koorey

LIVING WITH BENT TREE BEARS

Black bears are a major part of our mountainous, wooded community. Based on a multitude of contacts with residents and seeing the tremendous support for our orphaned cubs at the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, it appears that Bent Tree bears are generally adored animals. Our team has found bears here to be unaggressive through our experiences with them. We have noticed that sometimes they do not scare as easily as they should, which is very likely the result of them being attracted to and made comfortable around homes. There have also been some reports of bears frequenting areas they have not in the past. This could be as simple as their travel patterns changing or intentional or negligent practices attracting them to homes in the area. It is very difficult to know without thoroughly investigating each circumstance.

7/23/2025 2:28:40 PM by Michael Koorey

BENT TREE BUS STOP GUIDANCE & EXPECTATIONS

With the beginning of school almost here, we wanted to provide important guidance and expectations to all parents and guardians utilizing the Bent Tree Bus Stop. Please follow the link below to access the information. We’re looking forward to another safe school year.

6/25/2025 2:51:10 PM by Michael Koorey

JULY 3RD & 4TH GUIDANCE

Youth Week is the busiest time of year for Public Safety. Our officers will be working extremely hard to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable week. All Bent Tree residents can assist us and contribute to safe operations by staying informed. Please follow the link below to see everything you need to know regarding Public Safety operations that likely will impact you on July 3^rd and 4^th.  

July 3rd & 4th Guidance