Wounding someone provides them ground to sue the fuck out of you. Shoot to kill; not to wound.
1: This MIGHT be a forceable felony.
2: NOT a forceable felony. If you shoot you go to jail.
3: Depending on circumstance it must be a forceable felony before you can defend yourself.
Please read up on the law, too many people assume and find themselves in trouble.
Georgia Gun Laws in Plain English on GeorgiaPacking.org