Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, at 2:00 a.m., when all clocks are set forward one hour.
This is also a great time to check and change the smoke detector batteries in your home.
A message from the Georgia Fire Commissioner
As Daylight Saving Time begins, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King emphasizes the critical practice of changing smoke alarm batteries when adjusting clocks forward this weekend.
“Smoke alarms are vital for early fire detection, safeguarding the lives of Georgia’s residents and their properties,” Commissioner King stated. “Their effectiveness, however, is contingent on the battery’s functionality. Despite a lack of beeping signals, it is recommended to replace smoke alarm batteries twice per year. The onset of Daylight Saving Time offers a prime moment to ensure our smoke alarms are in optimal working condition.”…