The "Too Good to Be True" Quote? It's a Legal Trap
If you're planning an excavation or home project in Georgia this year, "checking references" isn't enough anymore. You need to check the license.
Since House Bill 635 went into effect in 2025, Georgia has tightened the screws on contractor categories (Residential-Basic vs. Light Commercial). But here is the real kicker: The Georgia Court of Appeals recently ruled in McMillan v. Rodriguez that contracts with unlicensed contractors are void and unenforceable.