1. The Battle of Atlanta began on July 3, 1864.
2. In 1973, the Atlanta Fire Department welcomed its first female firefighter on July 3.
3. On July 3, 1924, the iconic Georgia Theatre opened in Athens, Georgia.
4. The popular annual music festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, traditionally takes place over the July 4th weekend, with festivities kicking off on July 3.
5. On July 3, 2015, the city of McDonough, Georgia, celebrated its 200th birthday with a parade and fireworks display.
5 Fun Facts About July 3 In Georgia History
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