How did Georgia begin the removal process of the Cherokee and the other members of the five civilized Tribes within it's border?

Georgia began the removal process of the Cherokee and other members of the Five Civilized Tribes through a series of legal and political maneuvers, notably the passage of the Indian Removal Act in 1830, which facilitated the forced relocation of Native American tribes. The state enacted laws to assert control over Cherokee lands, such as the 1830 "Indian Territory" law, which aimed to undermine Cherokee sovereignty and encourage settlers to occupy their lands. This culminated in the infamous Trail of Tears, where thousands of Cherokee were forcibly removed from their ancestral lands, leading to significant suffering and loss of life.