The desktop program (unlike TurboTax Online) often updates automatically without having to delete the resident state. I ran your situation in desktop without deleting LA first and the credit came through fine.
Try pausing and completing GA. Then check Louisiana before deleting LA to see whether there are numbers in the Other State Tax Credit Summary in the Louisiana state program.
I say this because TurboTax should remember that you bought (or used your free state on LA). Occasionally it will try and charge you again, meaning you'd have to contact customer support.
Otherwise, your are correct. Select File. Then Remove State. To add LA back select Get Another State. TurboTax should remember that you purchased LA.
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