1. In 1733, the first ship carrying colonists sent by James Oglethorpe arrived in Georgia on January 6th. They established the city of Savannah, which became the capital of the British colony of Georgia.

2. On January 6, 1865, General William T. Sherman led Union forces in capturing the city of Savannah during the Civil War. The capture of Savannah was a major victory for the Union, as it disrupted Confederate supply lines and helped to hasten the end of the war.

3. Atlanta hosted the 1996 Olympic Games, and on January 6th of that year, the Olympic torch relay passed through the city. The relay started at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center and ended at Centennial Olympic Park.

4. In 2017, on January 6th, a tornado outbreak hit South Georgia, causing widespread damage and several fatalities. The tornados were part of a larger severe weather system that affected the Southeastern United States.

5. The Georgia General Assembly starts its legislative session each year on the second Monday in January, which often falls close to January 6th. This day marks the beginning of a new legislative year in Georgia, where lawmakers introduce and consider new bills and policies.