http://www.immigrationwatchdog.com/?p=4122

http://new.savannahnow.com/node/316670 the rest of the story

ATLANTA - On the heels of another defeat for national reform of illegal immigration policies, Georgia’s own response goes into effect today.
Senate Bill 529, adopted with much debate and fanfare a year ago, is designed to slowly start adding new requirements for verifying workers’ citizenship status and cracking down on those who prey on illegal immigrants.
Although Georgia received national attention for being the first state to move ahead on its own while Congress remained deadlocked on illegal immigration, SB 529 actually makes few sweeping changes initially.
Starting Monday, large companies wanting to do business with local or state government agencies will have to show they have registered to use the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Program, an online database run by the federal Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Also known as the Basic Pilot Program, the consult is free for employers who will be required to check the status of any new workers hired after today and determine whether their Social Security numbers are valid.
During the first year SB 529 is in effect, only companies with 500 employees or more will be required to participate if they want to bid on government contracts in Georgia.
As it gets phased in, all contractors and subcontractors working with the state or local governments will be required to enroll after July 2009