Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide

[Ms. Toad]

13. In not sure what law you are reading. Georgia law does not have a specific crime called vandalism.

Georgia has two crimes which cover what is commonly thought of thought of as vandalism:

criminal trespass - which is causing property damage (without consent) up to $500, knowingly it maliciously interfering with property use, intentionally damaging (including defacing) certain named "sacred" things (like gravestones, memorials, etc.)

Criminal damage to property - as relevant here - knowing interference with property in a way that endangers human life, or intentional damage of property in excess of $500.

So defacing a beloved teachers home doesn't qualify as "vandalism" - even known by another name - unless it causes actual property damage.

Each state has its own criminal laws. I'm guessing you were reading a summary of vandalism laws, rather than Georgia law - or perhaps the law of a different state. The specific crime of vandalism exists in some states (Ohio, for example) - just not in Georgia.