Saturday, September 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1930, Atlanta’s Bobby Jones became golf’s first and only Grand Slam winner, capturing all four major titles in the calendar … Continue reading Saturday, September 27, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Archibald Butt was born in Augusta. A military aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, he was one of three Georgians … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Robert Benham was born in Cartersville. A great-grandson of slaves, he became the Georgia Supreme Court’s first African American … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, Agnes Scott College opened in Decatur. Founded as a girls’ grammar school, the school grew into a leading women’s college.  … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, music legend Ray Charles was born in Albany. Blinded by glaucoma, he pioneered soul music and gave the state … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Lamar Dodd was born in Fairburn. A renowned painter, he chaired the University of Georgia’s art department for decades. Happy … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025

Sunday, September 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Clark Howell was born in South Carolina. He was a newspaper editor who shaped Atlanta journalism, led the Atlanta Constitution, … Continue reading Sunday, September 21, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2005, Hurricane Rita attained hurricane status, eventually becoming a Category 5 that caused widespread damage across the South. Governor Sonny … Continue reading Saturday, September 20, 2025

Friday, September 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1863, the Civil War’s second-bloodiest battle, the three-day Battle of Chickamauga in Catoosa and Walker counties, began in earnest, with … Continue reading Friday, September 19, 2025

Thursday, September 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1895, the Atlanta Cotton States and International Exposition opened in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, featuring thousands of exhibits and drawing an … Continue reading Thursday, September 18, 2025