If you are a member of the press, please contact: julia@bringcharleshome.com

Share Information:

If you were on or near Blood Mountain, the Byron Herbert Reece Trail, or the surrounding areas on November 11, 2025, or have any information about Charles’s whereabouts:

    •    Contact Union County Emergency Operations Center: (706) 439-6091

    •    Share any photos, videos, or trail camera footage from the area, even if you didn’t see Charles

Spread Awareness:

    •    Share Charles’s story and photo on social media using #BringCharlesHome

    •    Forward information to hiking groups, outdoor communities, and anyone familiar with the Blood Mountain area

    •    Every share increases the chances someone will come forward with crucial information

Volunteer Your Expertise:

If you work with an experienced Search and Rescue (SAR) organization and wish to assist with search efforts:

Please contact Julia@bringcharleshome.com to coordinate any volunteer search efforts. Note: Participation by search organizations is conditioned on approval of Union County.

Stay Updated:

Check this page regularly for updates on search efforts and additional ways to help.

Final preparations are underway for next weekend's large-scale search and rescue operation to bring Charles home before the holidays. Union County is fully supporting our efforts. Volunteers from Blairsville to Dallas will have opportunities to participate in person or support operations remotely. Full details are available here.

Thank you for your support in bringing Charles home. 

Charles had been looking forward to retirement—to time with his grandchild and to collecting his family’s stories for future generations. In his honor, we invite those who know him to share your stories about him. Please send your stories to stories@bringcharleshome.com. These stories may be shared on this website and otherwise will be compiled for his family.