1) On September 4, 1780, the Battle of Savannah took place during the American Revolutionary War. British and Loyalist forces successfully defended the city against an attempted siege by French and American troops.

2) The University of Georgia was officially established on September 4, 1785, making it the first state-chartered university in the United States.

3) The Atlanta Braves won their 13th consecutive division title on September 4, 2005. This extended their existing record and cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant teams in baseball during the 1990s and 2000s.

4) On September 4, 1989, the Georgia Dome opened in Atlanta. This multi-purpose stadium served as the home field for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and the Georgia State Panthers (college football) until its closure in 2017.

5) In 1864, Confederate General John Bell Hood ordered the evacuation of Atlanta, which led to the city being burned by Union troops. This event occurred on September 1, but the official order was given on September 4, marking a significant moment in the history of the city and the Civil War.