SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Georgia Power wants to remind everyone to “call before you dig.” August 11, or “8/11,” is National Safe Digging Day. The day serves as a reminder to call 811 before you begin ...

Aug. 11 — also known as 8/11 Day — is a national reminder of something simple but powerful: Calling 811 before you dig can prevent injury, protect critical infrastructure, and save lives. Whether ...

The importance of contacting 811 before you dig. Calling 811 before you dig protects you, your home, and your community from dangerous and costly accidents. Utility lines like gas, electric, and water ...

Their weekend yard project turned into an emergency, and it could have been avoided with a five-minute phone call. During a hot summer afternoon, the homeowner was replacing their aged fence. They ...

Always dial 811 before starting any project that involves digging, including: Planting trees or shrubs Installing a mailbox Putting up a fence or sign Building a deck, patio, or carport Digging a ...

Contractors, residents, developers and anyone planning to excavate are reminded to first call 811, the toll-free Dig Safely hotline, so that utility lines and other underground facilities are properly ...