Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit

Georgia 811 Damage Prevention Summit - Augusta-Thurs. Aug. 7

Georgia 811 updates, Q & A's and damage prevention topics

August 07, 2025 · DoubleTree by Hilton Augusta

8:00 AM - 2:30 PM (ET)

Georgia 811 is offering a FREE day of damage prevention training and updates at the Doubletree by Hilton Augusta. Registration is limited to the first 200 attendees. Parking is free.

Fee breakfast and lunch are included. We invite our utility and excavation stakeholders to attend this event. Georgia 811 will provide informational sessions and be able to answer questions. Vendors will be present. Email Fbowen@georgia811.com if you determine you are unable to attend after you've registered for the event.

Agenda

Thursday, August 7

8:00 AM

Event Start

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast & Networking

Check in, visit our exhibitors and grab some breakfast.

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome and Vendor Intros

Join Georgia 811 as we kick off the 2025 Savannah Damage Prevention Summit. Vendors will have an opportunity to introduce themselves to attendees with a short intro of their company and product information.

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Georgia 811 Update and Q&A

GA811's annual update will include information about ticket totals, operations, public education efforts, IT developments and tools. Attendees are encouraged to send questions for GA811 staff in advance by emailing Holly Files at hfiles@georgia811.com

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Break

Attendees are encouraged to visit vendor booths during the break. Take the opportunity to learn about resources that may help your organization.

11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

Local Utility Coordinating Committees

Learn more about the vision, needs, and successes of your regional UCCs, and see how they play a part in the statewide Georgia Utility Coordinating Council.

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Georgia 811 Showcase

Take a look at some new technologies Georgia 811 is offering stakeholders and participate in audience trivia for a chance to win a fabulous prize.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Excavator/Locator Panel

The session will include topics such as potholing, maintaining clearance, on-time locates, workforce management, Large Project processes and employee retention.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Large Project Info Session

GA811 will share valuable resources to help streamline the Large Project process. Whether you're an excavator or utility member, this session will provide practical ideas and tools to improve collaboration and ensure smoother project execution.

2:30 PM

Event End

Exhibitors