- Protestant immigrants: Georgia was founded as a refuge for persecuted Protestants from Europe. The charter specifically stated that "all persons, except Papists, may freely exercise their religion." This meant that people of any Protestant denomination, including Anglicans, Lutherans, Presbyterians, and Methodists, were welcome to settle in Georgia.
- The poor and the disenfranchised: The Georgia charter also stated that the colony was to be a place where "the poor and unhappy" could find a new life. This meant that people who were struggling to make ends meet in England, or who had been imprisoned for debt or other minor offenses, were eligible to become colonists in Georgia.
- Indentured servants: Indentured servants were people who agreed to work for a set period of time in exchange for their passage to Georgia. This was a common way for poor people to移民to the colonies, and Georgia was no exception. Indentured servants in Georgia typically worked for four to seven years before they were freed and given their own land.
- Slaves: The Georgia charter also allowed for the importation of slaves into the colony. This was a controversial provision, as many people in England were opposed to slavery. However, the charter argued that slavery was necessary for the economic development of Georgia.
