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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1815, Crawford Long, a north Georgia physician, was born in Danielsville. He is credited with the discovery of anesthesia.  Don’t … Continue reading Friday, November 1, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1860, Juliette Gordon Low, also known by her nickname, “Daisy,” was born into a wealthy family in Savannah. After meeting … Continue reading Thursday, October 31, 2024

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1798, Garnett Andrews, a jurist, writer, politician, and candidate for governor, was born near Washington, Georgia. He wrote Reminiscences of an … Continue reading Wednesday, October 30, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Duane Allman, founding member of The Allman Brothers, died in a motorcycle accident in Macon. (Mountain Jam Video)  We’re pleased … Continue reading Tuesday, October 29, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1995, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians in six games to win their first World Series since moving to … Continue reading Monday, October 28, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1760, King George II, who granted James Oglethorpe the charter that created Georgia, died in London. Nearly 77 years old, … Continue reading Friday, October 25, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul,” recorded his breakthrough live album Live at the Apollo at the Apollo Theater … Continue reading Thursday, October 24, 2024

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, Cumberland Island was designated a National Seashore. The island features beaches, dunes, marshes, freshwater lakes, and numerous historic sites. … Continue reading Wednesday, October 23, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2001, Howard Finster, a Baptist preacher and influential 20th-century artist, passed away in Rome, Georgia. Known for his visionary art, … Continue reading Tuesday, October 22, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1891, 25,000 Atlantans turned up for the unveiling of a statue of Henry Grady on Marietta Street. Grady had been the … Continue reading Monday, October 21, 2024