Georgia After the Revolution By DanielSal Oct 14, 1733 Savannah becomes capital Period: Jan 1, 1780 to Dec 31, 1780 Baptist and Methodist establish statewide organizations Jan 27, 1785 UGA created Oct 14, 1786 Agusta becomes capital Jan 20, 1788 slaves establish first independent church Mar 14, 1793 Cotton Gin Invented Oct 14, 1796 Louisville becomes capital Oct 14, 1807 Milledgeville Oct 14, 1868 Atlanta becomes capitol