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.

12/11/2024 9:26:25 AM by Michael Koorey

PUT A FREEZE ON WINTER FIRES

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) is urging the public to use added caution when heating their homes during the winter months, when nearly half (46 percent) of all U.S. home heating equipment fires occur. Home heating equipment is the second-leading cause of U.S. home fires and home fire injuries, and the third-leading cause of home fire deaths and direct property damage.