The numeric designation representing a specific geographic area for telephone communication in southeastern Georgia. This identifier precedes the seven-digit local number when dialing within or from outside the designated region. For example, a complete phone number in this zone would be structured as 912-XXX-XXXX.
This numbering plan element facilitates efficient call routing and area identification. Its implementation allowed for the expansion of telephone services and management of growing demand in the specified region. Established originally in 1954, it has undergone splits and overlays to accommodate population growth and technological advancements in telecommunications.