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

Monday, June 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1785, Georgia founding father James Oglethorpe died at the age of 88. If you like looking for seashells at the beach, … Continue reading Monday, June 30, 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

Friday, June 27, 2025 On this day in 1864, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain raged in Cobb County, with an estimated 3,000 Union soldiers and 1,000 Confederate soldiers killed within hours. … Continue reading Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Georgia ratified the 18th Amendment, becoming an early supporter of national Prohibition.  The heat continues to crush Georgians. Check out Et … Continue reading Thursday, June 26, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1997, the NHL awarded Atlanta its second hockey franchise, the Thrashers, named for Georgia’s state bird. The team relocated to Canada … Continue reading Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1840, Mary Latimer McLendon, Georgia’s “Mother of Suffrage,” was born in DeKalb County.  Vinyl records continue to make a comeback. … Continue reading Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, New Echota native Stand Watie, the last Confederate general to surrender in the Civil War, laid down arms. Georgia … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, the first two Home Depot stores opened in Atlanta. Founded by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, the warehouse-style retailer … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025