Residents in Glascock County are experiencing widespread cell service disruptions due to damage to an AT&T fiber line.
Verizon representatives confirmed the issue on Thursday, impacting service across six cell towers in the area. The outage may also affect the ability to place 911 emergency calls, leaving a critical gap in public safety communication.
Just the Facts:
• Cause: The outage stems from damage to an AT&T fiber line, according to Verizon.
• Impact: Six cell towers are out of service in Glascock County.
• Emergency Calls: 911 services may be compromised, although specifics on the extent remain unclear.
• Repairs: No timeline has been provided for the restoration of service.
How You Can Help: Residents are urged to seek alternative communication methods for emergencies, such as landlines or radios, if available. Residents should keep nonemergency calls minimal to preserve capacity on backup networks.
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
