1. On February 1, 1940, the first McDonald's restaurant in Georgia opened its doors in Athens. Originally a small drive-in restaurant, it quickly became a popular spot for University of Georgia students and locals alike.

2. In 1960, the Greensboro Sit-Ins began in North Carolina, sparking a wave of similar protests throughout the South, including in Georgia. On February 1 of that year, Atlanta's City Hall was picketed by civil rights activists in support of the Sit-Ins and the broader movement for desegregation.

3. On February 1, 1976, legendary soul singer Wilson Pickett was arrested in Atlanta on charges of assaulting his girlfriend. The incident resulted in a highly publicized trial and conviction, though Pickett continued to perform and record music until his death in 2006.

4. In 2003, Atlanta hosted the Super Bowl for the second time in its history on February 1. The game saw the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Oakland Raiders by a score of 48-21, with quarterback Brad Johnson being named the game's MVP.

5. On February 1, 2020, the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team defeated the Texas A&M Aggies by a score of 63-48 in College Station, Texas. The win was part of the team's successful 2019-2020 season, which saw them finish with a record of 16-16 overall and 5-13 in conference play.