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Why did the state of Georgia continue to move its capital cities?

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After the British left, the capital was moved to Augusta, then Louisville while a new city was being built on the Oconee River, reflecting the western move of Georgia's populace. ... In 1868 Georgia's military governors simply ordered the capital moved to Atlanta.

Savannah and Augusta as Rotating Capitals

In January 1783 the General Assembly met in Savannah, but in February the council resolved to move the capital to Augusta so that it would be nearer the growing back country.

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