Geographic Regions and Area Codes

Area Code 706 is located in the state of Georgia, covering a vast and diverse area including northern, northwestern, northeastern, and eastern parts of the state, excluding the metropolitan Atlanta area. The area code is divided into three disconnected geographical regions, with the major section wrapping around from Rome in northwest Georgia, east through the mountains past Dahlonega, and broadening south to Athens and Augusta. It covers 135 cities and 53 counties, including major cities such as Columbus, Augusta, Athens, Rome, Dalton, LaGrange, and Toccoa. The 706 area code is part of an overlay with area code 762, which was put into service on May 16, 2006. Surrounding area codes include 229, 256/938, 334, 423, 470/678, 478, 770, 803, 828, 864, and 943.