Small (12-inch) snakes with distinct markings are likely DeKay's brown snake (Storeria dekayi) or common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis). Both are non-venomous, eat slugs/earthworms/insects, and are protected by Georgia law—killing them is illegal.
Savannah River Ecology Laboratory has an excellent online ID guide.
DeKay's snake (garden brown snake)
DeKay's snake (garden brown snake)
garter snake
garter snake
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