Georgia ADA Website Compliance Guide
🚨 Critical Deadline
April 24, 2026
Over 1,500 Georgia government websites must comply
🍑 GEORGIA: SOUTHERN CAPITAL ENFORCEMENT HUB
1,525 Government Entities across Georgia face compliance deadlines, with Atlanta's corporate presence driving sophisticated accessibility expectations statewide.
🎯 Atlanta Metro Dominance:
• Fulton County (Atlanta): $72,000 settlement
• Atlanta Public Schools: $55,000 settlement
• Metro Atlanta generates majority of state's 18 documented cases
⚖️ Business-Friendly Reputation at Risk: Georgia's economic development success depends on regulatory compliance reputation. ADA violations contradict pro-business image needed for Fortune 500 recruitment.
🏢 Corporate Headquarters Influence: Home Depot, UPS, Coca-Cola, Delta headquarters create accessibility-aware business environment. Corporate compliance standards influence government expectations.
🎓 CDC and Emory University: Atlanta's health science leadership includes disability research expertise. Medical community advocacy elevates accessibility awareness throughout state government.
📊 159 Counties Challenge: Georgia's county-based government structure creates 159 separate compliance obligations plus 535 municipalities - significant administrative complexity.
🌟 Economic Opportunity: Early compliance positions Georgia as Southeast accessibility leader, supporting business recruitment and disability workforce attraction efforts.
Georgia by the Numbers
10.9 million
Population
1525
Government Entities
18
Recent ADA Lawsuits
$$41,000
Average Settlement
Who Must Comply in Georgia?
- 159 counties - All county government websites
- 535 cities and towns - Municipal websites and portals
- 181 school districts - K-12 education websites
- 650 special districts - Water, fire, parks, libraries
Georgia-Specific Requirements
Georgia follows federal ADA requirements with additional state accessibility guidelines for educational institutions.
Recent Georgia ADA Lawsuit Cases
Williams v. Fulton County (2024) - $72,000 settlement
Davis v. Atlanta Public Schools (2023) - $55,000 settlement
Major Georgia Cities Affected
Large entities (50,000+ population) must comply by April 24, 2026:
- Atlanta
- Augusta
- Columbus
- Macon
- Savannah
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