1. On September 10, 1956, Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter, the first two African American students, were admitted to the University of Georgia, marking an important milestone in the civil rights movement.

2. In 1938, Atlanta's Peachtree Street was renamed Peachtree Boulevard, which it remained until 1967 when it was changed back to its original name.

3. On September 10, 2005, the state of Georgia declared a state of emergency due to the approaching Hurricane Katrina, which caused widespread devastation in New Orleans and other areas along the Gulf Coast.

4. The Battle of Chickamauga, one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, was fought in Georgia on September 19 and 20, 1863, but the Confederate Army was already beginning to move into position on September 10.

5. On September 10, 1979, the Georgia Dome, a giant indoor arena in Atlanta, opened its doors to the public. The venue was home to many iconic sports teams and events, including the Atlanta Falcons and several Super Bowls, as well as concerts and other major events. However, it was demolished in 2017 to make way for the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.