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FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1856, Henry Flipper was born in Thomasville. He was the first African American to graduate from the U.S. Military Academy … Continue reading Friday, March 21, 2025

THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1957, Spike Lee was born in Atlanta. After growing up in New York, Lee returned to Atlanta, where he earned … Continue reading Thursday, March 20, 2025

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1806, James Jackson died. Georgia’s 23rd governor, Jackson led the repeal of the infamous Yazoo land sale. March Madness is … Continue reading Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1766, the Stamp Act was repealed by the British Parliament. Georgia was the only colony to officially use the unpopular … Continue reading Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Monday, March 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1869, Corra Harris was born in Elbert County. A famous author and journalist, she was the first female correspondent to … Continue reading Monday, March 17, 2025

Friday, March 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1921, Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy was born in Eatonton. He opened the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville in 1946, which led … Continue reading Friday, March 14, 2025

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1902, Jesse Jewell was born in Gainesville. Credited with making Gainesville the “poultry capital of the world,” Jewell introduced vertical … Continue reading Thursday, March 13, 2025

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1932, Andrew Young was born. A confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. in the civil rights movement, Young went on … Continue reading Wednesday, March 12, 2025

TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1948, Roy Barnes was born in Mableton. Barnes served as the governor from 1999 to 2003 and received a Profile in … Continue reading Tuesday, March 11, 2025

MONDAY, MARCH 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1924, Tom Murphy was born in Bremen. He served as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives for nearly 30 … Continue reading Monday, March 10, 2025