The new area code , along with area code 229 ( for Southwestern Georgia ) , began effective August 1 , 2000 .
The new area code , along with area code 229 ( for Southwestern Georgia ) , ran through August 1 , 2001 .
The new area code , along with area code 229 ( for Southwestern Georgia ) , began effective August 1 , 2000 , and ran through August 1 , 2001 .