As of January 1, 2009, all new residential homes will be required to have either single or multiple station carbon monoxide alarms installed in the vicinity of all sleeping rooms. This is part of the 2009 GA Amendments to the 2006 International Residential Code for One- and Two- Family Dwellings.
It is always a good idea to have a CO alarm in your home if you have gas appliances to warn you of elevated cabon monoxide levels.