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Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Laurence Fishburne was born in Augusta. The actor has earned an Oscar nomination, a Tony, and an Emmy. One of … Continue reading Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, Clarence Jordan was born in Talbotton. A minister whose ideals inspired the founding of Habitat for Humanity, he also … Continue reading Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, one of Georgia’s most famous trials began as Leo Frank stood accused of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta. … Continue reading Monday, July 28, 2025

Friday, July 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1972, Atlanta hosted its first Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The National League outfield featured legends Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and … Continue reading Friday, July 25, 2025

Thursday, July 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1962, Kevin Butler, a Super Bowl-winning kicker and the first kicker selected for the College Football Hall of Fame, was … Continue reading Thursday, July 24, 2025

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1988, John Smoltz made his major league debut with the Atlanta Braves, launching a Hall of Fame career. Check out Et … Continue reading Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1864, Union and Confederate forces clashed in the Battle of Atlanta, the bloodiest fight of Union Gen. William Sherman’s campaign … Continue reading Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Friday, July 18, 2025 On this date in 2000, two-term Georgia U.S. Sen. Paul Coverdell died from a cerebral hemorrhage while in Atlanta. Before winning his Senate seat, he served as … Continue reading Friday, July 18, 2025

Thursday, July 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1924, Olive Ann Burns was born in Banks County. After being diagnosed with cancer in 1975, the Atlanta journalist wrote … Continue reading Thursday, July 17, 2025

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1963, Baldwin County native Carl Vinson became the longest-serving member of Congress. Summer’s back—and so are the bugs. Check Et … Continue reading Wednesday, July 16, 2025