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Georgia 811 is a non-profit organization that provides individuals and companies with a free service to help identify and locate underground utilities before digging or excavating.

Contacting Georgia 811 before digging helps prevent damage to underground utilities such as gas lines, electric cables, water pipes, and more, which can result in serious accidents, outages, or costly repairs.

You can contact Georgia 811 by simply dialing 811 or visit their website to submit a locate request online.

No, using Georgia 811 services to locate underground utilities before digging is free of charge.

When contacting Georgia 811, you will need to provide details about the location and nature of the digging project so that they can accurately mark the underground utilities.

It is recommended to contact Georgia 811 at least 3 business days before starting a digging project to allow enough time for the utility lines to be marked.

After you contact Georgia 811, utility locators will visit the dig site and mark the location of underground utilities using color-coded flags or paint to indicate where it is safe to dig.

It is illegal and unsafe to dig without contacting Georgia 811 first. Always contact Georgia 811 before starting any digging or excavation project.

Yes, Georgia 811 services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for your convenience.

If you accidentally damage an underground utility while digging, stop work immediately, evacuate the area, and call 911. You should also notify Georgia 811 and the utility provider as soon as possible.