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Monday, June 2, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1868, John Hope was born in Augusta. He was the first black president of Morehouse College and Atlanta University. Check … Continue reading Monday, June 2, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1910, Ralph Metcalfe was born in Atlanta. The one-time “World’s Fastest Human,” he won four Olympic medals, served in World … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1866, Gen. Winfield Scott died. Known as “Fuss and Feathers,” he was a top military commander who also oversaw the … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1944, Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta. Her legendary voice powered the Grammy-winning Midnight Train to Georgia. Check out Business for details on … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1991, Mark Trail creator Ed Dodd died in Gainesville. His comic strip—rooted in Georgia’s outdoors—continues to be published. We hope … Continue reading Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Monday, May 26, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 2019, the high temperature in metro Atlanta set a daily record of 95 degrees, capping the warmest May on record … Continue reading Monday, May 26, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1974, the U.S. Mint announced the release of the Savannah Customhouse medal, the mint’s fifth in a series of U.S. … Continue reading Friday, May 23, 2025

The Georgia Flyover Georgia-Pacific’s decision to close its 535-worker Cedar Springs Containerboard mill will hit Early County businesses and public services hard. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   … Continue reading Thursday, May 22, 2025

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox was born. He led the team to 14 straight division titles, five pennants, … Continue reading Wednesday, May 21, 2025

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, Georgia native Hamilton Jordan, who was President Jimmy Carter’s chief of staff and top strategist, died after a long … Continue reading Tuesday, May 20, 2025