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Friday, May 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Jefferson Davis returned to Georgia, where tens of thousands of people greeted the former Confederate president during stops in Atlanta, … Continue reading Friday, May 1, 2026

Thursday, April 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1825, William McIntosh, a Creek chief, was killed at his Carroll County plantation by fellow Creeks opposed to his signing … Continue reading Thursday, April 30, 2026

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1885, composer Wallingford Riegger was born in Albany. He went on to pioneer atonal and modern dance music in America. The … Continue reading Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Young Harris died in Athens. An insurance executive and philanthropist, Harris helped found Young Harris College in 1886. Did your … Continue reading Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, a deadly tornado outbreak tore through north and central Georgia, part of a multiday outbreak in the Southeast. The … Continue reading Monday, April 27, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Ray Charles’ rendition of Georgia on My Mind was designated the state song of Georgia. A couple returning to Savannah was … Continue reading Friday, April 24, 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola introduced New Coke, sparking consumer backlash over the first formula change to original Coke in 99 years. Sadly, … Continue reading Thursday, April 23, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the University of Georgia joined in celebrating the first Earth Day. Onions and bacon are on today’s menu. Got … Continue reading Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1732, King George II granted the royal charter establishing the colony of Georgia. A bombshell new study just dropped on … Continue reading Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, a swamp rabbit aggressively swam toward President Jimmy Carter’s fishing boat on a pond near his hometown of Plains, … Continue reading Monday, April 20, 2026