Georgia Code Title 20. Education § 20-2-296

A local board of education may allow a student who has been enrolled in and attended a public school for more than half of the school year and who moves during the school year to another attendance zone within the local school system to continue to be enrolled in and attend such initial public school through the completion of the school year;  provided, however, that this shall not apply if such student has chronic disciplinary or attendance problems.  The parent shall assume the responsibility for and cost of transportation of the student to and from the school.