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Georgia 811 To Observe Independence Day

Duluth, GA – June 30, 2022 – Georgia 811 offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 4, 2022. For a complete list of holidays observed by Georgia 811, please visit our website at the following link: https://georgia811.com/index.php/about-georgia-811/

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April Training Topics

Understanding Marking Standards and PRIS Did you know there is a uniform standard for marking underground facilities in Georgia? Do your locate technician and excavating crew understand this requirement and how to place and interpret these markings in the field? How about the Positive Response Information System (PRIS) codes? Does your team know which codes […]

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Georgia 811 Experiencing Temporary Phone Service Disruptions

12:30pm UPDATE – The service disruptions have been resolved and all systems are operational. 11:34am UPDATE – Calls are being taken but some callers may experience connection difficulty as our service provider has not reported resolution of the issue. 11:20am – Georgia 811 is experiencing temporary phone service disruptions. We are unable to accept calls […]

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Governor Kemp Proclaims April As Georgia Safe Digging Month

Georgia 811 reminds local residents to contact 811 before all digging projects     [Duluth, GA] (April 3, 2023) — Governor Brian Kemp met with safe digging stakeholders to issue a proclamation announcing April 2023 as Safe Digging Month in Georgia. As April marks the start of spring digging season, Georgia 811 and Governor Kemp […]

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March News

Do you have a question for Georgia 811?   Georgia 811 will host a Damage Prevention Roundtable Discussion on Thursday, March 31, at the GUCC Conference in Jekyll Island. Georgia 811 leaders will take this time to answer questions from safe digging stakeholders. If you have a question you’d like to submit for answer, please […]

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2021 Year-End Ticket Data

2021 year-end ticket data is now available, and Georgia 811 has created a one page visual to share with stakeholders. Click on the image below to view the full size version.  

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