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Georgia’s Need for Next Generation 911
A well-functioning 911 system is critical to protecting the public and ensuring that Georgia citizens have timely access to emergency services. While Georgia’s current 911 system remains operational, much of its underlying technology dates back to the 1970s and was designed primarily to handle voice calls from traditional landline telephone networks tied to specific physical addresses. The system’s hardware and software are approaching the end of their useful lives and will require significant investment and replacement.
With more than 85 percent of 911 calls now originating from wireless devices, Georgia needs to transition to an IP-based Next Generation 911 (NG911) system. NG911 will provide the technology and infrastructure necessary to:
- Improve the accuracy of caller location information;
- Ensure calls are routed to the appropriate 911 center;
- Accommodate emerging communications technologies, including the transmission of text messages, photographs, and video to emergency responders;
- Improve scene and responder safety;
- Facilitate the sharing of information across county and state lines; and
- Help ensure that Georgia maintains a reliable and operational 911 system well into the future.
For a more detailed list of NG911 benefits, see the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority’s information on Next Generation 911.
November 2026 Constitutional Amendment – Georgia Next Generation 911 Fund
A proposed constitutional amendment, House Resolution 1243, will appear on Georgia’s November 2026 statewide ballot. If approved by voters, the amendment would authorize the General Assembly to create the Georgia Next Generation 911 Fund.
The fund would be used exclusively for the expansion, maintenance, and operation of 911 systems throughout Georgia, including the transition to NG911.
Once the fund is established, the General Assembly could appropriate state funds for it. State law could also dedicate specified revenues (including the existing $1.50 911 fee) to the fund; establish how funds are distributed to local Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs); identify eligible PSAP expenditures; and establish priorities among eligible expenses.
GECA 911 Advisory Committee
The Georgia Emergency Communications Authority (GECA) Board of Directors has established a 911 Advisory Committee to provide subject matter expertise, technical guidance, and formal recommendations to the Board. The Advisory Committee is evaluating Georgia’s current 911 funding framework, including fee collection, fund disbursement, eligible expenditures, and collection trends.
The committee will continue making recommendations to GECA and the General Assembly regarding the implementation and funding of NG911 in Georgia.
ACCG is working with GECA and the Advisory Committee throughout this process and will remain engaged as the state develops legislation affecting the funding, operation, and implementation of county 911 systems.
ACCG 2027 Recommended Policy Priority
Implementation of Next Generation 911 System
A well-functioning 9-1-1 system is a critical piece of helping to ensure the public safety of all of Georgia’s citizens. According to the Georgia Emergency Communications Authority, 9-1-1 was originally developed to enable voice calls from traditional landline telephone networks, which were tied to specific address points. Since more than 85% of all 9-1-1 calls originate from wireless devices, there is a need to update the 9-1-1 network to an IP-based network. The system change is referred to as Next Generation (NextGen) 9-1-1. ACCG supports GECA’s continued efforts to build out and implement the infrastructure, personnel, and training needed to move Georgia to a statewide NextGen 9-1-1 system.
GECA NextGen 911 Presentation at ACCG Public Safety and the Courts Policy Committee Meetings.
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