where is 706 area code
In the NANP, area codes 706 and 762 cover parts of northern and west central Georgia outside of metropolitan Atlanta.Until 1992 it was within area code 404, which was retained by the metro area.706/762 overlay map. This area code is divided into two disconnected geographical regions.A small section is west-central Georgia, in the region around Columbus. This is bordered by area code 334 to the west in Alabama, area code 478 to the east, area code 229 to the south, and metro Atlanta's 404, 678, 770, and 470.n the NANP, area codes 706 and 762 cover parts of northern and west central Georgia outside of metropolitan Atlanta.