Before moving to Atlanta in 1868, which city served as Georgia’s capital?

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Before moving to Atlanta in 1868, which city served as Georgia’s capital?

Explanation:
Milledgeville was Georgia’s capital for much of the 19th century, serving as the seat of government from the early 1800s up until 1868. It was chosen because of its central location in the state and served as the political center during a long period of growth and governance, including through the Civil War. When the capital moved to Atlanta in 1868, it reflected a shift toward a booming rail-centered city and the changes in Georgia’s economy. Savannah and Augusta had served as capitals earlier in the state's history, while Macon never served as the state capital.

Milledgeville was Georgia’s capital for much of the 19th century, serving as the seat of government from the early 1800s up until 1868. It was chosen because of its central location in the state and served as the political center during a long period of growth and governance, including through the Civil War. When the capital moved to Atlanta in 1868, it reflected a shift toward a booming rail-centered city and the changes in Georgia’s economy. Savannah and Augusta had served as capitals earlier in the state's history, while Macon never served as the state capital.

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