I know they have been saying for years that they were going to put emissions in our county, but last I heard from a cop nothing is going to happen any time soon and when it does it will be so new and such a hastle that they probably wont be strict about it. And even in atlanta and big cities there are ways of getting passed if something is really off....haha

As for the motor swap......shouldnt be a problem. I know TONS of people in tons of counties that have done it with no problems. I mean dont hold me to that, but I am pretty sure its legal.

Best of luck and welcome to GA! =)