We are in the same boat, I took Elvia to the DMV here in SC back in January, we are waiting on the EAD to get her license. SC and Georgia have very similar laws but the best advice is take what advice the DMV gave you and live with it. Now an option you do have is check with your insurance company. My wife has a Bolivian drivers license and she can drive here on my insurance for up to 1 year (USAA) with her Bolivian drivers license. So check with Georgia, and your insurance company he may be ok to drive.