| January 6, 1966 |
The Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), of which Julian Bond was a member, issued an anti-war statement which advocated draft-dodging. Bond's signature appeared on the document.
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Julian Bond |
| January 10, 1966 |
Georgia legislature refuses to seat Julian Bond because of his advocation of draft-dodging. Bond would have been the first black legislator in Georgia since Reconstruction
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Julian Bond |
| January 14, 1966 |
7 county raid centered in Swainsboro nets 63 stills
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Emanuel County, Georgia |
| January 16, 1966 |
St. Mary's Hospital in Athens begins operations
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| February 16, 1966 |
The Atlanta Falcons round out their roster with an additional 42 players via a supplimental league draft. |
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Atlanta Falcons |
| April 12, 1966 |
First ball game played by the Atlanta Braves in the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in front of 51,000 fans
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
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Fulton County, Georgia |
| April 20, 1966 |
Now an Atlanta Brave, Aaron hits his 400th home run
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Hank Aaron
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| May 16, 1966 |
11 people were injured in a tornado that touched down in Muscogee County Georgia, causing almost 3 million dollars of damage.
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Muscogee County, Georgia |
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Georgia Tornadoes |
| May 18, 1966 |
Former Governor Earnest Vandiver, considered the front-runner for this year's governors race, withdraws his name from contention. He had suffered a mild heart attack and would not be able to handle a campaign
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Ernest Vandiver, Jr. |
| May 30, 1966 |
Singer Dolly Parton marries Carl Dean in Ringgold, Georgia
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Catoosa County, Georgia |
| June 8, 1966 |
The American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) agree to a merger. Atlanta becomes part of the Western Division of the NFL |
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Atlanta Falcons |
| July 2, 1966 |
Sweet Pea by Tommy Roe reaches #8 on Billboard
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Tommy Roe |
| August 1, 1966 |
Falcons play their first (preseason) game in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons |
| August 1, 1966 |
Atlanta Falcons play the first professional pre-season game at Atlanta Stadium (later the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium). They lose to Philadelphia 9-7 |
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Atlanta Falcons |
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Fulton County, Georgia |
| September 6, 1966 |
Atlanta, The City Too Busy to Hate erupts in race riots resulting from a century of black oppression
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The Road to Integration
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| September 11, 1966 |
Atlanta Falcons play their first regular season game at Atlanta Stadium. They lose to the Los Angeles Rams, 19-14 |
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Atlanta Falcons |
| September 11, 1966 |
Delta Chairman of the Board C. E. Woolman dies
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Delta Air Lines
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| September 15, 1966 |
In one of the tightest races for governor in the history of the state, Ellis Arnell, Lester Maddox, Jimmy Carter and James Grey all finish with more than 150,000 votes. Arnell and Maddox are forced into a run-off
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Jimmy Carter |
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1966 Election for Governor of Georgia |
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Lester Maddox |
| September 28, 1966 |
Lester Maddox defeats Ellis Arnell in a Democratic run-off. Arnell announces he will run for governor as a third-party candidate
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1966 Election for Governor of Georgia |
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Lester Maddox |
| September 28, 1966 |
Lillian Smith dies, Atlanta, Georgia |
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Lillian Smith |
| October 15, 1966 |
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace added to the National Register
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Juliette Gordon Low and the Girl Scouts |
| November 8, 1966 |
No one wins the Election for governor of Georgia. "Bo" Callaway, Republican, wins the popular vote but not a majority, thanks to Ellis Arnell's third party run for the position. According to Georgia law at the time the legislature must decide the outcome. They choose segregationist Lester Maddox (Democrat) to the lead the state.
Final totals in the election:
Howard H. "Bo" Callaway: 449,894 (47.07%)
Lester G. Maddox: 448,044 (46.88%)
Ellis G. Arnall: 57,832 (6.05%) |
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Lester Maddox |
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1966 Election for Governor of Georgia |
| November 8, 1966 |
Democrat Richard B. Russell re-elected to the U. S. Senate. |
| November 13, 1966 |
Savannah Historic District created in an attempt to preserve James Oglethorpe's 1733 plan for the city.
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
| November 20, 1966 |
The Atlanta Falcons defeat the New York Giants, 27-16, marking the first victory in franchise history (they had lost 9 games by this time)
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Atlanta Falcons |
| December 3, 1966 |
Ray Charles receives a 5-year suspended sentence for possession of a controlled substance (heroine).
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| December 5, 1966 |
The U.S. Supreme Court hears the case involving the election of the Governor of Georgia. |
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1966 Election for Governor of Georgia |
| December 5, 1966 |
U. S. Supreme Court reverses a lower court decision, ruling in Julian Bond's favor. Bond had been denied his seat in the Georgia House because he had encouraged draft dodging. |
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Julian Bond |
| December 12, 1966 |
U. S. Supreme Court overturns a lower court ruling, permitting the election of the governor of Georgia by a vote in the Georgia legislature. |
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1966 Election for Governor of Georgia |
| December 31, 1966 |
Georgia defeats SMU 24-9 in the Cotton Bowl
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Vince Dooley |
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University of Georgia's post-season appearances
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