Hanna10 By balboa2 Period: Jan 1, 1525 to Dec 31, 1800 Georgia Colony Jan 1, 1539 The Journey Begins Hernando de Sotobegins the expedition that will take him to find Georgia Jan 1, 1733 Savannah's founded James Oglethrope founds Savannah. Jan 1, 1735 Augusta's Founded James Oglethrope founds Agusta Jan 1, 1776 Governor flees Royal Governor flees Georgia Jan 1, 1779 Agusta is captured British troops capture Agusta