In north Georgia, tall fescue would be a good choice on sites with moderate shade. In south Georgia, St. Augustine does well. Correct soil compaction and drainage problems. Weeds such as annual bluegrass, goose grass, common lespedeza and broadleaf plantain thrive in compacted soils. But turf grasses don't.
Core aeration relieves soil compaction and improves air and water movement into the soil.
The second way to control weeds is to mechanically remove them. That includes mowing and pulling them by hand. Recommended mowing heights vary among turf grasses. Mow tall fescue, for instance, at two and a half to three inches. Mow hybrid Bermuda grasses such as Tifway at one-half to one and a half inches.