Phone line down at the sheriff’s office

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has issues with the 864-638-4111 non-emergency phone number in the E-911/Communications Center.  Emergency 911 services are currently operating normally and are not affected.

 

According to Captain Travis Tilson, AT&T is working on the problem.

 

At the present time, citizens can contact the Sheriff’s Office for non-emergency calls at 864-638-4114, 864-638-4115 or 864-638-4116.  Once again, emergency calls to 911 are not affected by the issue.  The Sheriff’s Office advises that 911 calls are for emergency purposes only and should only be used in case of an emergency.