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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1863, Union troops burned Darien in a Civil War raid. What’s your favorite Georgia town to visit? Read about some … Continue reading Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2004, legendary singer Ray Charles died at 73. His soulful rendition of Georgia on My Mind became Georgia’s official state … Continue reading Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Monday, June 9, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1732, the British Privy Council affixed its seal to the Georgia Charter, officially creating the colony. Check out Business for a look … Continue reading Monday, June 9, 2025

Saturday, June 7, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1935, Harry Crews, one of the South’s boldest literary voices, was born in Bacon County. Have you ever bought lottery tickets … Continue reading Saturday, June 7, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Joseph Terrell was born in Meriwether County. A self-taught lawyer and political prodigy, Terrell rose to prominence with reforms that … Continue reading Friday, June 6, 2025

Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1781, militias recaptured Augusta after a two-week siege—a key victory in the Revolutionary War. Check out Business to see how Truist … Continue reading Thursday, June 5, 2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1738, King George III was born. On this day in 1775, a group of Savannah residents stopped cannons from firing … Continue reading Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 On this day in 1962, 113 Georgians—including 103 members of the Atlanta Art Association—died in a plane crash at Orly Airport in Paris. Their legacy lives … Continue reading Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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