Here are 5 interesting facts about December 8 in Georgia history:

1. In 1835, the Treaty of New Echota was signed between the United States government and a group of Cherokee leaders. The treaty paved the way for the forced removal of thousands of Cherokee people from their ancestral land in Georgia and other southeastern states to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). This tragic event is known as the Trail of Tears.

2. On December 8, 1863, General William T. Sherman began his famous March to the Sea, a military campaign that aimed to destroy the Confederate Army's ability to wage war by capturing and destroying key cities and infrastructure in Georgia. The campaign lasted until December 21, when Sherman captured Savannah.

3. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, was born on December 8, 1921, in Eatonton, Georgia. Cathy started the restaurant chain in 1946 and built it into a billion-dollar enterprise known for its iconic chicken sandwich and customer service.

4. On December 8, 1998, the Georgia Dome hosted the 5th annual SEC Championship Game, which featured the Tennessee Volunteers and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Tennessee won the game 24-14 and went on to win the national championship.

5. In 2017, Atlanta hosted the 26th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards, which took place at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. The awards recognize outstanding performances in television and film and are voted on by members of the Screen Actors Guild.

These are just a few of the many significant events that have taken place on December 8 in Georgia history.