Buzz is usually represented as a stylized yellowjacket with yellow-and-black fur, white wings, a yellow head, and antennae.

Invented in 1972 and restyled in 1979, Buzz reflects the tradition of referring to Georgia Tech students as "Yellow Jackets."

[8] Buzz has parachuted onto the field for pre-game festivities, does push-ups every time Tech scores,[7] and conducts the band for the Budweiser song,[4] a common jingle for the beer.

John Heisman told the Atlanta Constitution that he wanted his teams to be referred to as the Yellow Jackets in October 1905.

In November 1906, the Atlanta Journal portrayed a University of Georgia football player being attacked by a yellowjacket with the words "Somebody's about to get stung" as the caption.

[5] The fans naturally believed that this costumed character was acting as an official member of the cheerleading squad and responded accordingly.

[6] In 1997, Buzz won an Access Atlanta poll due to creative ballot stuffing by Tech students.

[6][18] On June 14, 2008, Buzz rappelled down the 40 story Viewpoint lofts building in Midtown, Atlanta as part of a university fundraiser.