July News

July Newsletter Large Projects Just got Easier Large Project tickets can now be initiated ONLINE on the Georgia 811 website. Use the Large Project Online Locate Request form to start the process by completing a questionnaire. A Georgia 811 Customer Service Representative will then contact you to provide your ticket number and confirm the Large […]

June News and Updates

4th of July   Georgia 811 offices will be closed in observance of Independence Day on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. During this time the contact center will be accepting locate requests for damages and emergencies only. Please plan your work accordingly.   As a reminder, web entry is available 24/7. Web entry includes the ability […]

April News and Updates

April is Safe Digging Month! Statewide Proclamation 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 are encouraging homeowners to contact 811 before they dig. “We join the governor […]

February News & Updates

Save the Date Georgia 811 is excited to announce that the 2023 Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit will be held on Thursday, October 5, at the Gas South Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. Join with safe digging stakeholders throughout the state for a day of education and networking. To reach more stakeholders in South Georgia, […]

December News

Scheduled Ticketing System Downtime Georgia 811 will be conducting its annual disaster recovery test of the Online Ticketing System, GeoCall, on Saturday, December 10th. Please be aware that the system may be intermittently unavailable between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.   Walmart Gift Cards December is here and we’re giving away two […]

October News

Georgia 811 Annual Meeting Please be advised that the Georgia 811 Annual Meeting that will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, during the Damage Prevention Summit will be on Facebook Live. Follow the Georgia 811 Facebook page, by clicking here.   Georgia 811 Summit Georgia 811 is happy to announce that the […]

September News

Georgia 811 Summit – Last Chance to Register! All excavators and Georgia 811 members are invited to join stakeholders throughout the state for the inaugural Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit on Thursday, October 6. There will be educational content presented throughout the day as well as opportunities for networking. The schedule will include the Georgia […]

Dig Law Changes & Other News

The Georgia Dig Law is Changing on September 1 On Thursday, September 1, the Georgia Dig Law has changes going into effect that you will notice when submitting or calling in a ticket. Georgia 811 has online training available in both English and Spanish to explain the updates. The 20-minute training is free, online and recommended for […]

July News

Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunities for the Georgia 811 Summit Georgia 811 is seeking vendors and sponsors for the inaugural Georgia 811 Summit on Thursday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hilton Northeast in Peachtree Corners. The event will include networking opportunities, a panel discussion, and training on various topics such as […]