1. Georgia's First Known Leap Year Birthday

In 1804, Georgia's oldest known leap year baby was born. His name was Levi Watkins and he was born in Augusta, GA. Watkins went on to become Georgia's first African American elected to Congress in the 20th century.

2. Leap Year Day in Georgia Politics

In 2012, on leap year day, Georgia State Representative Kevin Levitas proposed a bill to abolish leap year in Georgia in order to simplify the state's fiscal year calculations. The bill didn't pass, and February 29th remains a unique date on the calendar in Georgia.

3. Leap Year Celebrations in Savannah

Every four years, Savannah, GA celebrates Leap Year Day with a special event called the "Leap Year Extravaganza". The event features live music, dancing and a costume contest, all in honor of the extra day on the calendar.

4. Birthdays and Marriages on Leap Year Day

Because February 29 only comes around every four years, people born on this day are commonly referred to as "leap year babies". In Georgia and around the world, many of these individuals celebrate their birthday on February 28th or March 1st during non-leap years. For some couples, Leap Year Day is a special day to celebrate their marriage anniversary.

5. Leap Day Storm of 2008

On February 29, 2008, a deadly tornado outbreak struck Georgia, killing nine people and causing millions of dollars in damage. The event, known as the "Leap Day Storm", was unusual in that it occurred on a date that only happens once every four years. The storm hit Georgia during a leap year that saw several other severe weather events across the United States.