1. The Georgia state flag was adopted on February 25, 1956. The flag features three red and white stripes, the state coat of arms, and the word "Georgia" on a blue field. This design replaced the previous flag, which included a Confederate battle emblem.

2. On February 25, 1793, the Georgia General Assembly passed a law allowing slavery in the state. This law solidified the institution of slavery in Georgia, and it remained legal in the state until the end of the Civil War.

3. In 1870, the Georgia Statehouse was destroyed by a fire that started on February 25. The building was rebuilt and reopened in 1889, and it still serves as the seat of government for the state of Georgia.

4. The Georgia Tech men's basketball team achieved a historic victory on February 25, 1990, when they defeated the University of Virginia in overtime. This marked the first time that Georgia Tech had ever beaten Virginia in men's basketball.

5. On February 25, 2005, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed legislation officially making peach the state fruit. Georgia is known for its peach production, and the designation of peach as the state fruit reinforces this important agricultural industry in the state.