Monday, July 21, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Francis Bartow was killed at Manassas, the first high-ranking Georgian to die in the Civil War. In Top Stories, we … Continue reading Monday, July 21, 2025

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1988, the Democratic Party held its national convention in Atlanta. Bill Clinton’s lengthy speech drew jeers yet marked his national … Continue reading Sunday, July 20, 2025

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