9-1-1 Professionals and Child ‘9-1-1 Heroes’ to be Honored at State Capitol

DATE: March 1, 2006 9:35:24 AM EST

For more information contact:

Buzz Weiss
Georgia Emergency Management Agency
voice: (404) 535-1048
fax: (404) 635-7205
P.O. Box 18055
Atlanta, Georgia 30316
buzz.weiss@gema.ga.gov

OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY Georgia Emergency Management Agency

SONNY PERDUE GOVERNOR	CHARLEY ENGLISH ACTING DIRECTOR
MEDIA ADVISORY 9-1-1 Professionals and Child ‘9-1-1 Heroes’ to be Honored at State Capitol Who Area news media are invited to attend What Governor Sonny Perdue will proclaim March 2, 2006, as 9-1-1 Day in Georgia to recognize the dedication and contributions of the approximately 2,000 9-1-1 professionals around the state, and will honor eight young “9-1-1 Heroes” from Forsyth, Dawson, Colquitt, Clayton, and Tift Counties for successfully using 9-1-1 to save lives. When 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2006 Where North wing steps, second floor, State Capitol Contact OHS-GEMA Public Affairs Office at 404-635-7000 or 1-800-TRY-GEMA for more information. # # # Post Office Box 18055 - Atlanta, Georgia 30316-0055 Phone (404) 635-7000 or toll-free in Georgia 1-800-TRY-GEMA - Fax (404)635-7205 www.ohs.state.ga.us