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Monday, September 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1526, Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon and 600 Spanish colonists landed on Georgia’s coast, founding San Miguel de Gualdape. Check out Et … Continue reading Monday, September 29, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Archibald Butt was born in Augusta. A military aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, he was one of three Georgians … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Robert Benham was born in Cartersville. A great-grandson of slaves, he became the Georgia Supreme Court’s first African American … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, Agnes Scott College opened in Decatur. Founded as a girls’ grammar school, the school grew into a leading women’s college.  … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, music legend Ray Charles was born in Albany. Blinded by glaucoma, he pioneered soul music and gave the state … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Lamar Dodd was born in Fairburn. A renowned painter, he chaired the University of Georgia’s art department for decades. Happy … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Civil War’s second-bloodiest battle, the three-day Battle of Chickamauga in Catoosa and Walker counties, began in earnest, with … Continue reading Friday, September 19, 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition opened in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, featuring thousands of exhibits and drawing an … Continue reading Thursday, September 18, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1994, the U.S. Postal Service issued a stamp honoring the late Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. Known as the Mother of the … Continue reading Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1779, French and American forces began the failed Siege of Savannah, a Revolutionary War battle that left about 700 dead … Continue reading Tuesday, September 16, 2025