| August 8, 1760 |
After a forced march of 15 miles, Cherokee Indians abandon the men of Fort Loudoun on a high plain. The following morning they attack, killing most of the men.
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| August 8, 1775 |
Council of Safety requests that the election of officers by the militia be put into effect. Wright refuses.
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James Wright |
| August 8, 1776 |
Declaration of Independence read to Council of Safety in Savannah
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Archibald Bulloch |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence in Savannah |
| August 8, 1836 |
A massive Hessian Fly (barley midge) outbreak reaches Georgia. It reduces the wheat crop that year by at least 50%. |
| August 8, 1899 |
William Yates Atkinson dies, Newnan, Georgia
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William Yates Atkinson |
| August 8, 1958 |
Deborah Norville born, Dalton, Georgia
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| August 8, 1974 |
Oglethorpe Power Corporation is formed to manage the power needs of 38 EMC across the state of Georgia |
| August 8, 1986 |
In what will become one of the smartest moves that Ted Turner will ever make, he purchases the MGM library
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Ted Turner |
| August 8, 1995 |
First Union acquires Home Federal Savings Bank, Rome
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Wachovia and First Union Banks
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Rome, Georgia |
| August 8, 2000 |
Veteran Dekalb County policeman Derwin Brown defeats incumbent Sidney Dorsey in a run-off election
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Derwin Brown murdered |
| August 8, 2005 |
Jennifer Wilbanks began her community service work, part of her sentencing agreement with Gwinnett County. |
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Jennifer Wilbanks, The Runaway Bride |
| August 8, 2005 |
Alpharetta City Council votes to limit R. J. Kurey's communication as a council member to statements that have been factually checked by the city attorney. |
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Alpharetta City Council |
| August 8, 2006 |
In a run-off election, Hank Johnson defeats Cynthia McKinney for the U. S. House |
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Cynthia McKinney |
