1. In 1864, during the American Civil War, General William T. Sherman's troops occupied Marietta, Georgia. The city was a key transportation hub for the Confederacy, and its capture was a major victory for the Union army.

2. On June 8, 1912, Georgia became the first state in the United States to adopt a statewide workers' compensation program. The law required employers to provide medical care and other benefits to workers who were injured on the job.

3. In 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) established the first state park in Georgia at Vogel State Park. The park was built by CCC workers and features hiking trails, campsites, and a lake for fishing and boating.

4. On June 8, 1977, the Atlanta Hawks played their first home game in the newly-built Omni Coliseum. The Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-95 in front of a capacity crowd.

5. In 1992, the Georgia Dome opened in Atlanta. The stadium was home to the Atlanta Falcons and hosted events such as the Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and the Olympics. The dome was demolished in 2017 to make way for the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.