Kristin Miller

Sunday, July 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, John C. Frémont died. Born in Savannah, he was the first Republican presidential nominee and a famed Western explorer. … Continue reading Sunday, July 13, 2025

Saturday, July 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1683, John Percival, Earl of Egmont, was born in Ireland. A lead Georgia Trustee, he championed the colony alongside James … Continue reading Saturday, July 12, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Charles “Goat Man” McCartney was born. Settling in Jeffersonville, his goat-drawn gospel caravan made him a Southern folk legend … Continue reading Sunday, July 6, 2025

Saturday, July 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, 120,000 fans packed the Atlanta International Raceway for the Deep South’s first major music festival, headlined by Janis Joplin … Continue reading Saturday, July 5, 2025

Friday, July 4, 2025 Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1970, 110 runners started the first Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. From humble beginnings, it grew into the world’s … Continue reading Friday, July 4, 2025

Thursday, July 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Ernest Vandiver was born in Canon. As governor, he defied pressure to close schools during desegregation, choosing progress over … Continue reading Thursday, July 3, 2025

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act, outlawing discrimination in voting, schools, public spaces, and hiring. Witnessed by … Continue reading Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was established in Atlanta, born from wartime efforts to fight malaria. Originally … Continue reading Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1993, Governor Zell Miller bought Georgia’s first lottery ticket, launching a game-changer for education. The Georgia Lottery quickly became a … Continue reading Sunday, June 29, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, W.C. Bradley was born. A titan of Georgia business, Bradley built an empire in Columbus, from cotton and banks … Continue reading Saturday, June 28, 2025