1. In 1824, the Georgia Gold Rush began, leading to a significant increase in the state's population and economic growth. The discovery of gold in Lumpkin County attracted thousands of miners and entrepreneurs seeking their fortunes, laying the foundation for Georgia's modern economy.

2. On December 1, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman's troops captured the city of Milledgeville during the Civil War. Milledgeville was the capital of Georgia at the time and had been evacuated by the Confederate government, making it an easy target for Sherman's forces.

3. In 1913, the first drive-in gas station in the world opened in Pittsburgh, Georgia. The filling station, owned by Standard Oil Company of California, allowed drivers to refuel their cars without leaving their vehicles, a significant advancement in the history of transportation.

4. On December 1, 1961, the LaGrange College Panthers defeated the Mercer University Bears, 31-0, in the first integrated college football game in Georgia. Prior to this, Southern universities had a long history of segregation, and the game marked an important milestone in the Civil Rights Movement.

5. Finally, on December 1, 1990, the final game was played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, home of the Atlanta Braves from 1966 to 1996. The stadium, located in downtown Atlanta, was demolished in 1997 to make way for Turner Field, the new home of the Braves.