FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 2007, Major League Baseball issued the Mitchell Report on alleged steroid use in the game. Several players from the Atlanta Braves … Continue reading Friday, December 13, 2024
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 2004, the Atlanta Falcons, led by All-Pro quarterback Michael Vick, secured the NFC South title with a 35-10 home win against … Continue reading Thursday, December 12, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2024 Good morning! On this day In 1980, President Jimmy Carter of Georgia signed the legislation that created the Superfund program to pay for cleaning up chemical … Continue reading Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1930, the first commercial passenger flights between Atlanta and New York launched, started by Eastern Airlines. Miami-based Eastern ceased operations … Continue reading Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 2017, north Georgians awoke to 6 to 12 inches of snow from a ‘very rare’ major early-season winter storm, with … Continue reading Monday, December 9, 2024
Friday, December 6, 2024
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1865, slavery throughout the U.S. became illegal when Georgia’s General Assembly provided the last state approval needed to ratify the … Continue reading Friday, December 6, 2024
Thursday, December 5, 2024
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1954, a series of tornadoes hit 17 western Georgia counties, causing one death, 90 injuries, and an estimated $2.2 million … Continue reading Thursday, December 5, 2024
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1946, Crisp County donated a 1,200-acre tract of land to establish Georgia Veteran’s State Park as a living memorial to … Continue reading Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1832, Georgia established Gilmer County named after Governor George Rockingham Gilmer, celebrated today for its apple orchards and annual Apple … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Monday, December 2, 2024
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1864, Union Gen. William T. Sherman continued his March to the Sea, devastating Georgia’s infrastructure and economy to weaken the … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024