The 1906 Atlanta Race Riot had a profound impact on Georgia history. It was a major event in the history of racial violence in the United States and a major turning point in the civil rights movement. The riot was a result of racial tensions between African Americans and whites in the city of Atlanta. The violence resulted in the deaths of at least 25 people, mostly African Americans, and the destruction of hundreds of homes and businesses. The riot also led to the passage of the 1908 Atlanta City Charter, which established the city's first civil rights laws. The riot also sparked a wave of anti-black violence throughout the South, and it was a major factor in the formation of the NAACP in 1909. The legacy of the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot continues to be felt in Georgia today, as the state continues to grapple with issues of racial inequality and injustice.
