I use to live in GA-ATL, and let me pass some info onto you about the court system down there. It has got to be the most corrupt system in all of the US. Its never too late for a lawyer and don't even think about those TV guys, get a REAL one and yes you will pay up the ass but they will also save your ass as well. I got one these tickets about 12 years ago with about 7 others at one time. My lawyer at the time got them all consolidated into a speeding ticket and a voluntary surrender of my license for 3 months "not suspended". Get your new high paid lawyer to plea-bargain your case down to something that isn't going to haunt you the rest of your life. Ga's laws on this are really "REALLY" harsh just a far warning!! and the judge will not care how this will effect the rest of your life. Protect your "RIGHT" to drive. If you do get fucked and they pull your license go get a Pada international drivers license, these are legal in just about every country in the world including the US. They cost about 1200 bucks. You can get more info from AAA. Just don't expect the local back ass cops down there to even know what it is. Good Luck
