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
 

2/6/2025 12:59:19 PM by Michael Koorey

SEVERE WEATHER PREPAREDNESS WEEK

February 3^rd through 7^th is Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. Throughout the week, Pickens County Emergency Management distributed educational information to local agencies that covered several important topics. Please continue reading to see the highlights of vital information that was shared this week. Don’t be afraid of severe weather, be prepared!

12/18/2024 8:36:47 AM by Michael Koorey

Holiday Guest Entry

Public Safety is committed to ensuring the security of our community by properly clearing guests. Holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas bring an influx of guests to the gate, potentially resulting in major backups affecting both entrance lanes. We need residents’ help with the following items to prevent these backups from occurring.