As an AI language model, I do not have personal opinions, emotions or beliefs and always do my best to provide an accurate information. Here are five interesting events that occurred on October 8 in Georgia history:

1. In 1779, the Siege of Savannah began during the American Revolution. American and French forces attempted to capture the British-held city but were ultimately defeated.

2. In 1822, the Cherokee Phoenix, the first Native American newspaper in the United States, was established in New Echota, Georgia. The newspaper was published in Cherokee and English and served as a voice for the Cherokee Nation.

3. In 1904, the Great Atlanta Fire broke out, destroying over 50 city blocks and causing millions of dollars in damage. Despite the scale of the disaster, only one person was killed.

4. In 1966, the newly-formed Georgia State University held its first classes. The university grew out of the Georgia Institute of Technology's Evening School of Commerce and the Southern College of Pharmacy.

5. In 1999, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Mets 7-6 in 11 innings to win the National League Championship Series and advance to the World Series. The Braves would go on to lose to the New York Yankees in the World Series.