About Georgia 811
Georgia 811 serves the entire state and processes tickets for one of the fastest-growing states by population and construction activity. Atlanta metro area tickets volume is among the highest in the Southeast.
Submit tickets at https://www.georgia811.com or dial 811 from any phone.
Required Wait Period in Georgia
Georgia requires 3 business days notice before any excavation. The ticket clock runs from the time the ticket is confirmed in the Georgia 811 system.
Use the Wait Time Calculator to find your exact dig date accounting for weekends and holidays.
Ticket Validity and Re-Notify in Georgia
Georgia's 30-day validity window is standard for the Southeast. Re-notification is available online through the Georgia 811 portal.
Private Lines in Georgia
Georgia's warm climate means year-round irrigation use and extensive private irrigation infrastructure throughout suburban and rural areas. Additionally, many Georgia properties have private well water systems, particularly outside metro Atlanta.
See the full guide: What 811 Does NOT Cover.
How to Submit a Ticket in Georgia
Pre-mark excavation area in white
Mark each planned dig location with white paint or stakes before submitting.
Submit online or call 811
Visit https://www.georgia811.com or dial 811. Include address, work type, start date, and depth.
Wait 3 full business days
Do not dig until the wait period has elapsed AND all utilities have responded.
Verify all responses
Log in with your confirmation number. Every utility must show "marked" or "clear."
Calculate Your Georgia Dig Date
Get your exact legal dig date, expiration date, and re-notify reminder instantly.
Open CalculatorRelated Guides
How 811 Works
Complete process guide.
Color Codes
What the marks in your yard mean.
Re-Notify Rules
When your ticket expires mid-project.