1. In 1733, the first meeting of the Trustees for the Establishment of the Colony of Georgia in America took place in London, England. This was the organization that founded the colony of Georgia and was responsible for overseeing its initial development.

2. On May 26, 1864, the Union Army under General William T. Sherman reached the outskirts of Atlanta, Georgia during the Civil War. This marked a significant turning point in the war as the fall of Atlanta would prove to be a major blow to the Confederate Army.

3. In 1917, the first Coca-Cola bottling plant in Georgia opened in Atlanta. This was an important milestone for the iconic soft drink company as it allowed them to expand their distribution and increase their market share.

4. On May 26, 1958, the Georgia State Patrol began using radar to enforce speed limits on the state's highways. This was one of the first instances of radar enforcement in the United States and paved the way for similar measures to be implemented in other states.

5. In 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington State had a significant impact on Georgia as well. The intense heat generated by the eruption caused ash to fall on much of the state, disrupting air travel and forcing schools to close. The impact of the eruption was felt across the country and remains a significant event in US history.