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Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, New Echota native Stand Watie, the last Confederate general to surrender in the Civil War, laid down arms. Georgia … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1770, Moses Waddel, a pioneering educator and University of Georgia president, was born. A visit to an ice cream shop … Continue reading Friday, June 20, 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Charles Coburn, a golden-age Hollywood character actor, was born in Macon. He won an Oscar for The More the … Continue reading Thursday, June 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1927, George Heery was born in Athens. A pioneer of modern architecture, his firm shaped Atlanta’s skyline with landmarks like … Continue reading Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1992, Grace Towns Hamilton, the first black woman elected to the state Legislature, died in Atlanta. She was 85. Do … Continue reading Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Monday, June 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1967, Six Flags Over Georgia opened in Cobb County, bringing thrill rides to the region. An adult pass was $3.95. Reader’s … Continue reading Monday, June 16, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1977, James Earl Ray, the convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was recaptured after escaping from prison in Tennessee. … Continue reading Friday, June 13, 2025

Thursday, June 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1930, Delta Air Lines launched passenger service to Atlanta, beginning its transformation from a crop-dusting outfit into a global aviation leader. … Continue reading Thursday, June 12, 2025

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