I live in South Carolina, close to the Ga. border. When I got my CCL I had to take a 8hr course, written and field tests, finger printing, and back ground checks in order to get it (cost about $180.00). My license looks just like my drivers license. But Ga. does not recognize my SC CCL, which makes no sense at all.
Makes more sense than mine. I have a Fl CCL and and can carry in most states but my own. (Il.)