Under the Charter of 1732, which established the Colony of Georgia, alcohol was initially prohibited. The founders of Georgia, particularly James Oglethorpe, aimed to create a new colony for debtors and the unemployed, promoting a vision of a disciplined and morally upright society. As part of this vision, the use of alcohol was restricted because it was believed that it could lead to moral decay and social problems.
However, this prohibition was not strictly enforced over time, and by the mid-1740s, the restrictions on alcohol began to loosen. Eventually, alcohol became more accepted in the colony. So, while it was not allowed at the outset, attitudes towards alcohol changed as the colony developed.