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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Officials announce new area code coming to some Georgia phone customers
For some Georgia residents, a new phone number is coming. The Georgia Public Service Commission announced Tuesday that an 11th area code would be added to the state, though there are still a few years before it'll be dialed in. The PSC said they were told by the North American Numbering Plan Administrator that Georgians living in the southeast part of state in the '912 area code' region would start seeing new numbers with digits that look a little different. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Starting some time in 2027, the area will have both the 912 code and new phone numbers starting with 565. Those with 912 numbers will not have theirs changed, according to officials. TRENDING STORIES: Newton County deputies remove snake from home Atlanta Public Schools announces new first day of school, 13 new principals Georgia Supreme Court makes ruling on changes to elections As for why, it's a matter of available numbers to call. "Industry officials have determined that the 912 area code will exhaust its potential combinations by the second quarter of 2028. Industry guidelines maintain that an 'overlay' area code should be in place at least six months before an in-use area code is exhausted," the PSC said in a statement. The last time Georgia added area codes was in 2000, when the 912 code was split to add 229 and 478 area codes. Before that, 912 was added in 1954. 'Experts believe the addition of the 565 area code will ensure Southeast Georgia has sufficient new phone numbers for 24 years,' officials said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Axios
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
How to celebrate 313 Day
Next week, Detroit celebrates more than just the iconic three numbers that make up its area code. Why it matters: 313 Day — celebrated on March 13, of course — is a celebration of the city's spirit, achievements and cultural history. Event hosts are highlighting local entertainers, businesses and activists around the city next Thursday through Saturday. What they're saying: "There were always amazing people, places and projects [in Detroit], but they weren't lifted up very often to locals or people beyond the 313" in the past, Jeanette Pierce, president of City Institute and a lifelong Detroit resident, tells Axios. "Detroiters have always felt pride and felt like we had to defend our city, and now more people are understanding the assets here, and there's more and more people coming together to celebrate the amazing things we've done in Detroit." Flashback: Detroit was assigned the area code 313 in the late 1940s, when the North American Numbering Plan was created to standardize the telephone numbering system, according to the Michigan Chronicle. The low number reflected Detroit's prominence as a city at that time, and the high call volume it would generate, since low numbers were easier to dial on rotary phones. New York City got 212 and Los Angeles 213. Planning your 313 Day party schedule? Check out: 313 Day Festival: The three-day event honoring Detroit's history, musicians and innovators is back with big names after a one-year hiatus, according to Metro Times. Tickets for concerts start around $35, with bundles starting at $89. Thursday, March 13: R&B concert at the Masonic Temple Theatre, with doors at 6pm. Artists include Charity, Neisha Neshae and Nick Lavelle. Friday, March 14: Celebrate the influential local rap scene with Tee Grizzley, Icewear Vezzo, BabyTron and many more names, plus "surprise guest performances." Masonic Temple Theatre, doors at 6pm. Saturday, March 15: Education Day, 10am at The Icon building, gives attendees a chance to learn more about the entertainment business, mental health, community engagement and more. Also Saturday: A celebrity basketball game at Oak Park High School, with local celebrities versus athletes. Doors at 6pm. Riverfront: Channel 4 and the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy plan to have live music, trivia, comedy, poetry, a vendors market, chess, food, themed drinks and kids' activities at Valade Park on the east riverfront on March 13 from 3:13pm to 7pm. Atwater: The brewery's riverfront location plans to start the party at 11am on 313 Day, with live music, giveaways and $3.13 food and beer specials. Museum: The Detroit Historical Museum's admission is free from 5pm-8pm on 313 Day, with a mocktail lecture event and cash bar service, plus a Women's History Month presentation on the women who changed Detroit. Look out for more deals from Detroit businesses, including: $3.13 house margaritas with tequila or mezcal at Mezcal Mexican Restaurant in Midtown. $3.13 slices at Mootz Pizzeria downtown.
