The Brief
- Search continues in North Georgia for missing SMU law professor Charles Hosch, a respected attorney, educator, and longtime Eagle Scout.
- His daughter and rescue teams remain hopeful, citing his survival skills and deep familiarity with the mountain trails.
- Authorities urge hikers, hunters, and anyone with photos or information from the area to contact the Union County Sheriff’s Office.
UNION COUNTY, Ga. – Search crews and family members are still working to find a missing Texas law professor who disappeared during a short hike in North Georgia.
What we know:
Charles Hosch, 67, was last heard from on Nov. 11 when he set out on a nearby trail not far from the Appalachian Trail. When his wife was unable to reach him the next morning — something his daughter says is highly unusual — the family immediately alerted authorities.
Search Intensifies in Mountain Terrain
Search and rescue teams began combing the forest soon after Hosch was reported missing. The Union County Sheriff’s Office has expanded its efforts in recent days, asking hunters to review game camera footage and urging anyone who may have been in the area between Tuesday and Thursday to share photos or possible sightings.
Temperature drops and rough terrain are among the major challenges rescuers say Hosch could be facing.…