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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

Friday, August 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus was born in Griffin. She became the first athlete to win gold in the 100-meter dash at … Continue reading Friday, August 29, 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Georgia native Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln … Continue reading Thursday, August 28, 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 On this day in 1893, a massive hurricane known as the Sea Islands Hurricane struck Georgia’s coast, killing nearly 2,000 and leaving 30,000 homeless. If you love … Continue reading Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Caroline Miller was born in Waycross. Her debut novel, Lamb in His Bosom, a story about the faith and courage … Continue reading Tuesday, August 26, 2025