Georgia now has an emancipation law.
Quoting OCGA Sec, 15-11-720. Conditions under which emancipation may occur
(a) Emancipation may occur by operation of law or pursuant to a petition filed with the court as provided in this article by a child who is at least 16 years of age.
(b) An emancipation occurs by operation of law:(c) An emancipation occurs by court order pursuant to a petition filed by a child with the juvenile court.
(1) When a child is validly married;
(2) When a child reaches the age of 18 years; or
(3) During the period when a child is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States.
Quoting Georgia code, Sec. 15-11-721. Petition requirements
A child seeking emancipation shall file a petition for emancipation in the juvenile court in the county where such child resides. The petition shall be signed and verified by the petitioner, and shall include:
(1) The petitioner's full name and birth date and the county and state where the petitioner was born;
(2) A certified copy of the petitioner's birth certificate;
(3) The name and last known address of the petitioner's parent, guardian, or legal custodian and, if no parent, guardian, or legal custodian can be found, the name and address of the petitioner's nearest living relative residing within this state;
(4) The petitioner's present address and length of residency at that address;
(5) A declaration by the petitioner demonstrating the ability to manage his or her financial affairs together with any information necessary to support the declaration;
(6) A declaration by the petitioner demonstrating the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs together with any information necessary to support the declaration; and
(7) The names of individuals who have personal knowledge of the petitioner's circumstances and believe that under those circumstances emancipation is in the best interests of the petitioner. Such individuals may include any of the following:
(A) A licensed physician, physician assistant, or osteopath;
(B) A registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse;
(C) A licensed psychologist;
(D) A licensed professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist;
(E) A school guidance counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist;
(F) A school administrator, school principal, or school teacher;
(G) A member of the clergy;
(H) A law enforcement officer; or
(I) An attorney.Quoting OCGA Sec. 15-11-725. Emancipation hearing; findings
(a) The court shall issue an emancipation order if, after a hearing, it determines that emancipation is in the best interests of the child and such child has established:(b) If the court issues an emancipation order, the court shall retain a copy of the order until the emancipated child becomes 25 years of age.
(1) That his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian does not object to the petition; or, if a parent, guardian, or legal custodian objects to the petition, that the best interests of the child are served by allowing the emancipation to occur by court order;
(2) That he or she is a resident of this state;
(3) That he or she has demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including proof of employment or other means of support. "Other means of support" shall not include general assistance or aid received from means-tested public assistance programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as provided in Article 9 of Chapter 4 of Title 49 or similar programs under Title IV-A of the federal Social Security Act;
(4) That he or she has the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs, including, but not limited to, proof of housing; and
(5) That he or she understands his or her rights and responsibilities under this article as an emancipated child.
(c) An emancipation obtained by fraud is voidable. Voiding an emancipation order shall not affect an obligation, responsibility, right, or interest that arose during the period of time the order was in effect.
(d) A child or his or her parent, guardian, or legal custodian may appeal the court's grant or denial of an emancipation petition.

