October 16, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fayette County 911 Hosts Kickoff for Mason Sells AED Coordination Act
Fayette County, Ga. — Fayette County 911 recently hosted state dignitaries, community leaders and the Sells family for the official kickoff of the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, landmark legislation aimed at improving cardiac‑emergency response across Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 399 into law on May 11. Known as the Mason Sells AED Coordination Act, the measure requires anyone who owns or maintains an automated external defibrillator to register its location with 911. The law is named for Mason Sells, whose sudden cardiac arrest in 2022 inspired his father, Scott Sells, to advocate for statewide improvements in emergency response.
Following his son’s death, Sells shared his story with lawmakers at the Georgia Capitol. Sen. Marty Harbin, R‑Tyrone, introduced SB 399 during the 2024 legislative session and invited Sells to testify on its behalf.
During the kickoff event, Fayette County 911 showcased RapidSOS’s UNITE platform, which now places registered AED locations directly on dispatchers’ screens. The technology allows 911 operators to immediately identify the nearest available AED and guide callers to it in real time.
Fayette County will also be using the NEAR registry to register AED locations countywide. The NEAR app is available in all major app stores. AED owners may register their devices either through the app as a registered user or without the app by visiting near-registry.org. Citizens can download the app without creating an account and instantly access the nearest AED during an emergency.
"We are proud and deeply honored to officially roll out the Mason Sells Act partnership at Fayette County 911. This legislation is a true gamechanger for the public we serve, allowing our Emergency Communications Specialists to bridge the gap between a cardiac emergency and lifesaving technology by directing callers straight to the nearest registered AED. This rollout wouldn't be possible without the tireless dedication of Scott and Rachael Sells, our state lawmakers, and the vision of GECA. We also want to extend our sincere thanks to the teams at RapidSOS and PulsePoint. By integrating PulsePoint's National Emergency AED Registry directly into our RapidSOS software, you have equipped our Emergency Communications Specialists with the real-time data they need to protect our community moving forward," said Katye Vogt, Fayette County 911 Communications Director.
In addition to the AED registration requirement, the law mandates that all 911 operators statewide receive training by the end of next year in coaching callers through CPR and AED use.
Officials emphasized the following reminders for the public:
• Please register your AED. Schools, businesses, churches, HOAs, and individuals who maintain AEDs must report locations to their local 911 center.
• Understand how dispatchers will use the information. Registered devices appear instantly in the UNITE platform, ensuring dispatchers can direct callers to the closest AED during a cardiac emergency.
• Know the law’s broader intent. SB 399 strengthens Georgia’s chain of survival by improving public awareness, dispatcher readiness, and access to lifesaving equipment.
For more information on how to register an AED in Fayette County, visit the county’s website or contact Fayette County 911.