The answer is: Georgia's black codes were not as strict
After the end of the Civil War and the abolishment of slavery, many Southern states were worried about the labor force and basic human rights of freed blacks, with that in mind many southern states enacted "Black Codes" that put many restrictions to the lives of the newly free black population, ranging from basic civil rights to political restrictions and in some cases even property rights.
Georgia's black codes however were not nearly as strict as other States, as it's codes allowed blacks basic labor, civil and political rights as well setting the foundation for future liberties.