Saturday, July 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1996, the Atlanta Olympics began. The $1.7 billion Games drew 2 million visitors, included over 10,000 athletes, and sparked lasting … Continue reading Saturday, July 19, 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

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1854, former Georgia governor George Towns died in Wilkes County. Once a Unionist, he became a staunch states’ rights advocate … Continue reading Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Monday, July 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1976, Jimmy Carter secured the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in New York. The Home Run Derby is tonight … Continue reading Monday, July 14, 2025

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

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1733, 42 Jewish immigrants from Europe arrived in Savannah, the first Jewish settlers in the Georgia colony. All-Star Week is … Continue reading Friday, July 11, 2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1985, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola announced the return of original Coca-Cola following widespread consumer backlash over its New Coke drink. What is … Continue reading Thursday, July 10, 2025