Kristin Miller

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1992, Charles Weltner died in Atlanta. The congressman and civil rights advocate once said, “I cannot compromise with hate.” Colleges … Continue reading Sunday, August 31, 2025

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the Atlanta Public School system officially desegregated. It was a peaceful process that President John F. Kennedy commended city … Continue reading Saturday, August 30, 2025

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1942, Max Cleland, a decorated Vietnam veteran and U.S. senator, was born in Atlanta. Despite losing three limbs in combat, … Continue reading Sunday, August 24, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1961, four African American tennis players challenged segregation at Atlanta’s historic Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, prompting a sham “Closed for … Continue reading Saturday, August 23, 2025

Sunday, August 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1915, Leo Frank was lynched in Marietta, after his death sentence for murder was commuted, sparking national outrage and antisemitic … Continue reading Sunday, August 17, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1888, Coca-Cola creator John Stith Pemberton died in Atlanta, leaving behind a legacy of the world’s most iconic beverage. He … Continue reading Saturday, August 16, 2025

Sunday, August 10, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1774, the Sons of Liberty met at Tondee’s Tavern in Savannah. The group of 30 revolutionaries were planning Georgia’s opposition to British … Continue reading Sunday, August 10, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1967, former Atlanta Brave and Atlanta Falcon Deion Sanders was born. Recognized as one of the most gifted and versatile … Continue reading Saturday, August 9, 2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, legendary Braves announcer Skip Caray died. Known for his wit and iconic “Braves win” calls, he spent 32 years behind … Continue reading Sunday, August 3, 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Georgia delegates Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, joining America’s revolutionary … Continue reading Saturday, August 2, 2025