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Atlanta 911 services down because of ‘technical difficulties,’ police say

The police department advises anyone with an emergency to go to the nearest hospital, police precinct or fire station.
Atlanta's 911 center, shown here during a 2023 tour, is experiencing technical issues, which are impacting call takers ability to receive and dispatch calls, police said on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC file)
Atlanta's 911 center, shown here during a 2023 tour, is experiencing technical issues, which are impacting call takers ability to receive and dispatch calls, police said on Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. (Arvin Temkar/AJC file)
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Updated 23 minutes ago

The city of Atlanta is having “technical difficulties” with its 911 services Monday evening, officials said.

Atlanta police confirmed shortly before 9 p.m. that the issues are impacting the ability to receive and dispatch emergency calls. Details on what exactly has caused the problem were not immediately released, but police said they were planning to provide more information at a news conference later Monday night.

“At this time, if anyone is experiencing an emergency or require immediate assistance, please advise them to proceed to their nearest hospital, police precinct, or fire station for assistance,” Atlanta police said in a statement.

Police also posted about the 911 issue on the department’s social media accounts.

The department said a team is working to resolve the problems and restore 911 service.