How did Georgia push for white supremacy in its political system?

Georgia pushed for white supremacy in its political system primarily through poll taxes and voting restrictions. After the Reconstruction era, various laws and practices were implemented to disenfranchise African American voters and maintain white dominance in politics. Poll taxes required citizens to pay a fee to vote, which disproportionately affected poor black citizens as well as poorer whites. Additionally, voting restrictions such as literacy tests and understanding clauses were used to further suppress the Black vote, creating an environment where white supremacy could flourish by ensuring that the political power remained in the hands of white citizens. These methods were significant components of the broader Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation and discrimination throughout the South. This approach directly undermined the democratic process and marginalized a significant portion of the population in Georgia.