1. On June 24, 1796, Georgia became the 4th state to join the United States of America. It was the last of the original 13 colonies to be admitted to the Union.

2. The Battle of Kolb's Farm, a Civil War battle, took place in Cobb County, Georgia on June 24, 1864. Union forces led by General Joseph Hooker battled Confederate forces led by General John Bell Hood. The battle ended in a Confederate victory.

3. On June 24, 1885, the Georgia state flag was adopted. It features three red and white stripes and a blue field with the state seal in the center. The seal includes the motto "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation."

4. The first Coca-Cola was sold in Atlanta, Georgia on June 24, 1899. The drink was created by pharmacist John Pemberton and was initially sold at soda fountains.

5. On June 24, 1997, the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" had its world premiere in Savannah, Georgia. The movie, directed by Clint Eastwood and starring John Cusack and Kevin Spacey, was based on the book of the same name by John Berendt. It depicts the murder trial of Jim Williams, a Savannah antiques dealer.