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Georgia receives grant to upgrade 911 call centers

Published August 9
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ATLANTA (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Georgia's 911 call centers are getting a major upgrade.

The Departments of Commerce and Transportation announced more than $3.9 million in new funding will give call centers "next-generation 911" capabilities.

The new system offers several improvements, including text messaging, image and video processing, and advanced mapping.

Georgia is one of the 34 states receiving funding as part of the grant program.

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