A person commits the offense of a terroristic threat when he or she threatens to commit any crime of violence, release any hazardous substance; or burn or damage property. With the purpose of terrorizing another; With the purpose of causing the evacuation of a building, place of assembly, or facility of public transportation; With the purpose of otherwise causing serious public inconvenience; or In reckless disregard of the risk of causing the terror, evacuation, or inconvenience. Sentencing range: If the threat suggests the death of the threatened individual, then it is a felony and up to 5 years, otherwise is a misdemeanor, up to 12 months.  Maximum up to 20 years in some circumstances.  GA Code § 16-11-37 (2022)