1. The Atlanta Declaration: On February 27, 1933, a group of African American leaders met in Atlanta to discuss their grievances with segregation and discrimination in Georgia. The result of that meeting was the Atlanta Declaration, which called for an end to racial discrimination and the establishment of equal rights for all.

2. The Great Fire of 1863: On February 27, 1863, the city of Richmond, Georgia, was almost completely destroyed by a fire that began in a dry goods store. The fire spread quickly due to high winds and a lack of fire-fighting equipment, and it ultimately consumed most of the town's buildings.

3. Famous Athletes Born: Several notable athletes were born on February 27, including baseball player Josh Beckett, basketball player Tracy McGrady, and football player Julius Peppers.

4. The Battle of Andersonville: On February 27, 1864, Confederate forces under General Edmund Kirby Smith attacked Union forces at the Andersonville prison camp in southwest Georgia. Although the attack was initially successful, Union reinforcements arrived later that day and pushed the Confederates back.

5. The Bankhead Highway: On February 27, 1919, the Bankhead Highway Association was established in Georgia to promote a transcontinental highway that would run from Washington, D.C., to San Diego, California. The highway was named after Alabama Senator John H. Bankhead, who was a strong advocate for national highway construction.