1. In 1738, Savannah, Georgia was founded by British General James Oglethorpe, making it the first city in the Georgia colony.
2. The Battle of Pickett's Mill took place on May 24, 1864, during the American Civil War. Confederate forces under the command of General Joseph E. Johnston defeated Union General Oliver O. Howard's troops, resulting in the loss of more than 1,600 Union soldiers.
3. On May 24, 1883, the Georgia State Bureau of Investigation was established, making it the first statewide law enforcement agency in the United States.
4. In 1935, the iconic radio program "The National Barn Dance" aired its final episode on May 24, after 24 years on the air. The show was a cultural touchstone for rural Americans and helped popularize country music.
5. On May 24, 1976, the first Atlanta Braves game was played at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. The Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds, and the stadium would go on to host three World Series and even a visit from Pope John Paul II.