My question involves criminal law for the state of: Georgia.

My tenants wrote me a check for rent back in July of 2017. I deposited it, as usual. It was returned with a "stop payment" order on it, and I didn't receive my money.

They have yet to make good on this check. And now they haven't paid August's rent, either.

I want to pursue criminal charges for the bad check. Can I do that? Or can I only pursue civil action? Or can I do both?

Thanks,
L.