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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