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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

Friday, June 27, 2025 On this day in 1864, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain raged in Cobb County, with an estimated 3,000 Union soldiers and 1,000 Confederate soldiers killed within hours. … Continue reading Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Georgia ratified the 18th Amendment, becoming an early supporter of national Prohibition.  The heat continues to crush Georgians. Check out Et … Continue reading Thursday, June 26, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the NHL awarded Atlanta its second hockey franchise, the Thrashers, named for Georgia’s state bird. The team relocated to Canada … Continue reading Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1840, Mary Latimer McLendon, Georgia’s “Mother of Suffrage,” was born in DeKalb County.  Vinyl records continue to make a comeback. … Continue reading Tuesday, June 24, 2025