1. On August 11, 1909, Georgia was the location of the deadliest race riot in U.S. history. The Atlanta Race Riot resulted in the deaths of at least 25 African Americans and one white man, and caused widespread damage to businesses and homes in the city's black community.

2. August 11, 1937, marks the birth of tennis legend and civil rights activist Arthur Ashe in Richmond, Virginia. Though not a native Georgian, Ashe had significant ties to the state; he attended college at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he played on the tennis team against Georgia Tech during their championship season in 1960.

3. The devastating Hurricane Camille made landfall on the Mississippi coast on August 17, 1969, but its effects were felt throughout the southeastern United States. In Georgia, the storm resulted in 6 deaths, extensive flooding, and downed trees and power lines.

4. On August 11, 1979, President Jimmy Carter received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States. Carter, a native Georgian, was recognized for his lifelong commitment to public service and humanitarian efforts.

5. August 11, 2014, marked the opening of the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia. The museum features interactive exhibits and memorabilia from college football programs across the country, and has become a popular attraction for sports fans and tourists alike.