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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1994, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp honoring the late Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. Known as the Mother of the … Continue reading Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1779, French and American forces began the failed Siege of Savannah, a Revolutionary War battle that left about 700 dead … Continue reading Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, sculptors resumed work on the Confederate Memorial Carving at Stone Mountain. First proposed in 1914, the project stalled for decades … Continue reading Friday, September 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Helen Douglas Mankin was born. A World War I ambulance driver, lawyer, and one of Georgia’s first congresswomen, she broke … Continue reading Thursday, September 11, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Joseph Wheeler was born in Augusta. Known as “Fighting Joe,” he served as a Confederate cavalry general in more than … Continue reading Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Otis Redding was born in Dawson. He became one of the most influential voices in soul music, remembered especially for … Continue reading Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1807, Horace King was born. Enslaved at birth, he became one of Georgia and the South’s most celebrated bridge builders. … Continue reading Monday, September 8, 2025

Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, the Heart of Atlanta Motel opened. The hotel’s policy against renting rooms to black guests led to a landmark U.S. … Continue reading Friday, September 5, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Henry McDaniel was born in Monroe. He served as Georgia’s governor from 1883 to 1886, a period that included the … Continue reading Thursday, September 4, 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 2004, Zell Miller, a lifelong Georgia Democrat, endorsed Republican President George W. Bush for re-election at the Republican National Convention. Happy Labor … Continue reading Monday, September 1, 2025