Verizon Wireless Working to Ensure Reliable Communications in Georgia's Emergency Forest Fire
Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, has been called upon by state officials to serve as a vital communications link for first responders in the areas affected by the extreme drought and forest fire conditions impacting South Central and Southeast Georgia.
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