1. The attack on Pearl Harbor: On December 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This marked the beginning of World War II for the United States. In Georgia, the news of the attack prompted many young men to join the military and fight in the war effort.

2. Jimmy Carter's Presidential Campaign: On December 7, 1979, former President Jimmy Carter officially announced his candidacy for reelection. Carter, from Georgia, had served one term as President from 1977 to 1981. Despite his popularity in Georgia, he lost the 1980 election to Republican candidate Ronald Reagan.

3. First NCAA Playoff Game: On December 7, 1968, the first NCAA Division II football playoff game was held at Grant Field in Atlanta. The game was between the University of Delaware and Tennessee State University, with Delaware winning 47-22. The NCAA football playoffs have since expanded to include multiple divisions and teams.

4. Death of Juliette Gordon Low: On December 7, 1927, Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA, died in Savannah, Georgia. Low was born in Savannah and founded the organization in 1912. Today, the Girl Scouts have over 2.5 million members in the United States.

5. Building of the Georgia Dome: On December 7, 1989, construction began on the Georgia Dome, a multi-purpose stadium in Atlanta. The stadium was home to the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League and the Georgia State Panthers of the NCAA. It was also the site of multiple Super Bowls, NCAA Final Fours, and other major sporting events. The Georgia Dome was demolished in 2017 to make way for the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.