Burke County Georgia 911

06/10/2026

‼️ATTENTION BURKE COUNTY RESIDENTS:‼️

06/09/2026

⚠️🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT FOR JUNE 13, 2026. 🚧⚠️

June 13, 2026, from 8am - 9am (could be extended), there will be a Domestic Violence Walk in honor of Dutchess Dior. Proper permits have been obtained from GDOT. There will be an interruption in traffic flow during this time. Reference to the attached map for detour route being in BLUE. The walk will be on Hwy 56 starting at City Hall, travel north to Hwy 305, then making their way to the Sports Complex by taking R. L. Lemons Sr. Ave. The walk is displayed in RED on the map. Signage and law enforcement will be directing traffic during this time.

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05/31/2026

05/27/2026

🥳 Congratulations to our Sgt. Guest!

🎉 Congratulations to Shelley Guest from Burke County 911 in Georgia — our National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week Gold Flame Conference Giveaway Winner! 🎉

Shelley began her journey in public safety as a 9-1-1 dispatcher in 2001 and currently serves as a Sergeant at Burke County 911. Over the last 3 years with Burke County, she’s continued to grow under the leadership of Director Silas and Chief Barrs, gaining valuable experience and knowledge along the way.

After attending the Virtual Gold Flame Conference, Shelly shared that it was “simply amazing,” and she’s excited for the opportunity to continue networking, learning, and discovering new ways to grow in her career and better serve her community.

Thank you, Shelley, for your dedication to public safety and for answering the call every day. We can’t wait to see you at Gold Flame! 🔥💛

Attend the Gold Flame conference IN PERSON this year. Learn more about it: www.VirtualAcademy.com/gfc2026