Which Days Should Be Considered Holidays In Atlanta?

Atlanta has many important dates that mark its illustrious past. But why doesn’t it have any state holidays?

Atlanta is a pivotal place with a rich history defining the Southeast. So it would stand to reason that there are some dates that should be lauded for their significance.

5 Pivotal Dates In Atlanta History

And no, Union General Tec Sherman’s March to the Sea doesn’t qualify as a notable date in Atlanta’s past. The simple fact is that Sherman’s campaign took place over several weeks and can’t be confined to a single “date.”

Truth be told, maybe these dates should be Atlanta holidays given their importance in the city’s history. Which dates are we talking about? These…

Most Important Dates in Atlanta History

Rank Event Date
1 The Great Atlanta Fire destroyed 1,938 buildings & made 10,000 people homeless May 21, 1917
2 Atlanta hosts premiere of “Gone with the Wind” December 15, 1939
3 International Olympic Committee awards Atlanta the 1996 Olympics September 18, 1990
4 Civil rights sit-in at the lunch counters October 19, 1960
5 Construction begins on MARTA rial system June 30, 1979

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Tee Johnson: Tee Johnson is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of AtlantaFi.com, Atlanta’s independent hyper-local publication focused on news, restaurants, events, jobs, neighborhoods, and lifestyle. A 15+ year Atlanta resident and longtime journalist and content creator, she covers Travel News, Events, Business, Hair Care, and Money with a practical, Atlanta-first lens. Before launching the site, Johnson worked as a substitute teacher in Atlanta Public Schools and later in corporate roles at Home Depot’s Vinings offices. A marketer by training with a degree in business management, she grew frustrated with the fragmented, hard-to-find information about what was actually happening in the city. That gap led her to create AtlantaFi as a curated, one-stop resource for the pulse of Atlanta—#ATLHAPS—without the national noise. Editorial decisions remain independent; the publication does not accept products, meals, or services in exchange for coverage. As Editor-in-Chief, she oversees original local reporting and curated practical guides that help residents, visitors, and businesses discover and engage with the city. Readers turn to her work for timely event roundups, dining and neighborhood insights, business and travel updates, and straightforward money and lifestyle coverage grounded in firsthand observation of Atlanta. A devoted lover of all things Atlanta, Tee enjoys pickleball, a good margarita or bourbon, and walking the Atlanta Beltline. She can be reached for editorial inquiries at tjohnson@atlantafi.com (serious inquiries only).

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