Georgia contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who go unpaid on construction projects have a powerful legal tool available: the mechanic's lien. But that tool comes with strict deadlines - 90 days from last furnishing labor or materials to file, and 365 days to enforce through litigation. Miss either window and the right disappears. This guide breaks down who qualifies for lien rights in Georgia, how private-project liens differ from public-project bond claims, what documents to gather before consulting an attorney, and the common mistakes that void valid claims. Covering Atlanta, Fulton County, Sandy Springs, Marietta, Decatur, and surrounding communities, Hasson Law Group, LLP helps construction parties protect their payment rights before deadlines pass.