ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Nearly 20 years after the original requirements went into effect, Wednesday is the long-awaited deadline for Americans to be REAL ID compliant.
The REAL ID system streamlines security and information sharing in the name of safety. Each state has its own system for getting citizens into compliance and over 99% of Georgia citizens are.
“It really is so we know you are who you say you are,” said Gabriel Sterling, chief operating officer with the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office. “It’s taken a lot of time and effort and Georgia’s been way ahead of the game on this.”…