On Monday May 6, 2024, Georgia 811’s mascot, Digger Dog and Ms. Maria, attended Career Day at Malcom Bridge Elementary School in Bogart, GA. They shared their career and told the 1st and 2nd grade students; they travel all over the state of Georgia to elementary schools teaching about safe digging! Presenting The Digger Dog Utility Safety show, they encouraged students to “know what’s below and contact 811 before they dig.” Sharing safety information and having a bit of fun, Digger and Ms. Maria explained the importance of not damaging underground utility lines by digging safely, how to be safe near overhead power lines and what to do if the power lines are down. They also demonstrated the smell of natural gas and what students should do if they smell it. Digger and Ms. Maria also discusses what the colored flags and paint on the ground represent and that students should never move the flags.
