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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1894, Helen Douglas Mankin was born in Atlanta. After driving an ambulance in France in World War I, she became … Continue reading Wednesday, September 11, 2024

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1836, Joseph (“Fightin’ Joe”) Wheeler was born in Augusta. He fought in both the U.S. Army and the Confederate Army … Continue reading Tuesday, September 10, 2024

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1941, the “King of the Soul Singers,” Otis Redding, was born in Dawson. He’s most remembered for “Sittin’ on the … Continue reading Monday, September 9, 2024

The Georgia Flyover Late Wednesday, the GBI identified the four victims killed by the alleged Apalachee High School shooter, 14-year-old Colt Gray, as two students, Mason Schermerhorn and Christian Angelo, … Continue reading Friday, September 6, 2024

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1916, noted American writer Frank Yerby was born. He is best known for his 1946 historical novel, The Foxes of … Continue reading Thursday, September 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1932, Vince Dooley, the University of Georgia’s legendary football coach, was born in Alabama. Dooley’s Bulldogs won 201 victories over … Continue reading Wednesday, September 4, 2024

The Georgia Flyover State leaders announced that a booming economy in Georgia saw over $20.3 billion in investments and the creation of 26,900 new jobs in fiscal year 2024.   … Continue reading Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The Georgia Flyover Gia Pergolini, a swimmer from Georgia, won Team USA’s first gold medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics in the women’s 100m backstroke, repeating her victory from four … Continue reading Monday, September 2, 2024

FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1979, President Jimmy Carter famously fended off a swamp rabbit with a paddle while on a fishing trip. (Video)  Many … Continue reading Friday, August 30, 2024

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2024 Good morning!  On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus was born in Griffin, Georgia. She became the first athlete to win gold medals in the 100-year-dash … Continue reading Thursday, August 29, 2024