1. On November 29, 1864, Union General William T. Sherman and his troops captured the city of Savannah during the Civil War. This victory was a significant milestone in the Union's march through the South.

2. The Georgia State Capitol building was completed on November 29, 1889. The building, located in downtown Atlanta, has served as the hub of Georgia politics for over a century and is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

3. On November 29, 1929, Georgia Tech played the University of Georgia in their annual football rivalry game known as "Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate." The game ended in a 7-6 victory for Georgia Tech, cementing their status as the top team in the state.

4. The Georgia Dome, a multi-purpose stadium located in Atlanta, officially opened its doors on November 29, 1992. Over its 25-year history, the Georgia Dome hosted a wide range of events, including the 1996 Olympic Games and two Super Bowls.

5. On November 29, 2016, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture. Perdue, who served as Georgia's governor from 2003 to 2011, was the first Republican to hold the office in over 130 years.