Instead of sending representatives to the First Continental Congress in 1774, Georgia chose to engage in local resistance and actions that reflected their unique circumstances. Due to internal divisions and the ongoing threat of Native American tribes, Georgia had a relatively limited colonial elite willing to oppose British authority at that time.
However, the colony did eventually organize a Provincial Congress in 1775, and in 1776, delegates from Georgia joined the Second Continental Congress. Georgia’s initial hesitance was influenced by its geographic isolation, political landscape, and the economic reliance on British trade, which contributed to a more cautious approach compared to other colonies.