Safe Digging News Today

Views by the Echo Press Editorial Board. Topics: Facebook posts, help for renters, 811, antsy drivers, Ride of Silence, farmers market

Warmer weather usually means an increase in outside projects that could require digging or excavation work.

Greg Chumley from Austell Gas System receives Safe Digging proclamation from Mayor Thurman and the Powder Springs City Council.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Spring is a popular time for home improvement and landscaping projects, and Xcel Energy and Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) want to remind people to always call 8-1-1 before digging. Xcel Energy said digging without locating utility lines causes injuries, loss of life, and property damage every year, and can lead to […]

The Milk Bank will host Dr. Andrea Freeman, author of "Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice," at 2 p.m. April 25 at Maven Space.

April is National Dig Safe Month.Whether digging privately as a homeowner or excavating at a construction site, it's important to make sure it's clear undergro

The Coweta County Tornado Assistance Program completed removing trees from properties affected by the EF-4 tornado in March 2021.

April is Safe Digging Month. Atlanta Gas Light and Cartersville Gas System Director Michael Dickson are underscoring the importance of contacting 811 before breaking ground.

Oklahoma Natural Gas is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 50 trees to those who take the Safe Digging Pledge.

From Mirror staff reports Dialing 811 is just a three-digit call, but one that can prevent costly damage, serious injury and even death. April is “National Safe Digging Month” because it is a time when many people start outdoor projects. Having the facility owners mark utility lines with paint or flags can help the homeowner […]