O.C.G.A. § 11-11-103: Transition to revised article.

(1) Transactions validly entered into before July 1, 1978, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from them remain valid thereafter; and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this Code section, may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by old Article 9 of this title and other statute or other law amended or repealed by this Act as though such repeal or amendment had not occurred.

(2) Continuation statements with respect to security interests perfected under the old Article 9 of this title shall, after December 31, 1977, be filed in the manner and place specified in the revised Article 9 of this title.