GA SB443

Obstructing highways or streets that renders them impassable is elevated to a "high and aggravated misdemeanor" when the person fails to remove the obstruction after a peace officer's request

Obstructing sidewalks or other public passages remains a standard misdemeanor under the revised law

Persons convicted of highway or street obstruction may be held civilly liable for damages resulting from the offense, in addition to criminal fines, penalties, or restitution

The offense requires purposeful or reckless conduct without legal authority that creates unreasonable inconvenience or hazard