Stalking is defined as when someone does any of the following without your permission for the purpose of “harassing or intimidating” you:

• follows you;
• places you under surveillance; or
• contacts you (in person, by phone, email, computer or other electronic device, etc.).¹

“Harassing or intimidating” you means that the stalker does repeated acts that cause you emotional distress by placing you in reasonable fear for your safety or the safety of a member of your immediate family (and the acts serve no legitimate purpose). There does not have to be a specific threat of death or bodily injury.¹

¹ O.C.G.A. § 16-5-90(a)(1)