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Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1924, Olive Ann Burns was born in Banks County. After being diagnosed with cancer in 1975, the Atlanta journalist wrote … Continue reading Thursday, July 17, 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1963, Baldwin County native Carl Vinson became the longest-serving member of Congress. Summer’s back—and so are the bugs. Check Et … Continue reading Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1854, former Georgia governor George Towns died in Wilkes County. Once a Unionist, he became a staunch states’ rights advocate … Continue reading Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Monday, July 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1976, Jimmy Carter secured the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in New York. The Home Run Derby is tonight … Continue reading Monday, July 14, 2025

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1733, 42 Jewish immigrants from Europe arrived in Savannah, the first Jewish settlers in the Georgia colony. All-Star Week is … Continue reading Friday, July 11, 2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1985, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola announced the return of original Coca-Cola following widespread consumer backlash over its New Coke drink. What is … Continue reading Thursday, July 10, 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt established the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia. Check out Et Cetera for some great tips on catching … Continue reading Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Hamilton Holmes was born in Atlanta. A civil rights pioneer and respected doctor, he and Charlayne Hunter were the first … Continue reading Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1742, the Battle of Bloody Marsh unfolded on St. Simons Island. James Oglethorpe’s troops repelled Spanish forces. Happy World Chocolate Day! … Continue reading Monday, July 7, 2025

Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1785, Georgia founding father James Oglethorpe died at the age of 88. If you like looking for seashells at the beach, … Continue reading Monday, June 30, 2025