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Tuesday, December 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1769, Jesse Mercer was born. The Baptist minister authored the state constitution’s guarantee of religious liberty and helped found Mercer University … Continue reading Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Monday, December 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1939, Gone with the Wind premiered in Atlanta. The film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell’s novel is considered one of the most-watched … Continue reading Monday, December 15, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 2004, the Atlanta Falcons secured the NFC South title with a 35-10 home win against Oakland.  A national guard unit … Continue reading Friday, December 12, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Brenda Lee was born in Atlanta. The hit singer of I’m Sorry and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree grew up in … Continue reading Thursday, December 11, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Eastern Air Lines launched the first passenger flight from New York to Atlanta, cementing Atlanta’s rise as a Southern transportation hub. … Continue reading Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton. His Uncle Remus tales, drawn from African-American folklore, shaped American storytelling and cartoon … Continue reading Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1765, Eli Whitney was born. His cotton gin, perfected near Savannah, transformed the South and reshaped America’s economy and labor system. … Continue reading Monday, December 8, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon. Performing as Little Richard, he lit up the charts with hits such as … Continue reading Friday, December 5, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Wrightsville native Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy. He led the University of Georgia to three SEC titles and set more … Continue reading Thursday, December 4, 2025

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1832, Georgia established Forsyth County in honor of John Forsyth, a former governor, congressman, and U.S. Secretary of State. You … Continue reading Wednesday, December 3, 2025