1. Groundhog Day originated from a German superstition that if a badger or hedgehog saw their shadow on February 2, winter would last six more weeks. In America, this tradition morphed into Punxsutawney Phil, a groundhog who emerges from his den in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and predicts whether or not spring will arrive early based on whether or not he sees his shadow. Georgia has its own groundhog, General Beauregard Lee, who resides at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn.

2. On February 2, 1787, Georgia became the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution. In a unanimous vote, Georgia helped create the government framework that still governs America today.

3. Georgia native Fielder Cook was born on February 2, 1923. Cook was a television and film director who worked on over 100 productions throughout his career, including "The Homecoming" (1971), which was later adapted into "The Waltons" TV series.

4. On February 2, 1960, the first eight black students enrolled in white Atlanta schools. Although segregation was officially outlawed, many southern schools were still slow to integrate, leading to protests and civil unrest. These students helped pave the way for future generations of black students in Georgia.

5. The Atlanta Falcons played in their second-ever Super Bowl on February 2, 1997. Despite leading for most of the game, the Falcons ultimately lost to the Denver Broncos, 34-19. The team would not return to the Super Bowl until 2017, where they lost to the New England Patriots in a historic comeback.