Does Georgia require general liability insurance for businesses?

Quick answer: No Georgia statute requires a typical business to carry general liability insurance. In practice it becomes mandatory through commercial leases, client contracts, and some occupational licenses that ask for proof of coverage before you can operate. Two related coverages are required by Georgia law: workers compensation once a business has 3 or more employees (O.C.G.A. 34-9-2(a)(2)), and auto liability on business vehicles at Georgia's 25/50/25 minimum (O.C.G.A. 33-7-11).