Thursday, November 7, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1972, Andrew Young became the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, winning … Continue reading Thursday, November 7, 2024

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1977, the Kelly Barnes Dam above Toccoa Falls Bible College collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 39 people. First Lady … Continue reading Wednesday, November 6, 2024

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 2002, George “Sonny” Perdue became Georgia’s first Republican governor elected in over 130 years, breaking a Democratic hold on the … Continue reading Tuesday, November 5, 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1979, the Iran Hostage Crisis began, with 66 hostages seized by Iranian students from the U.S. embassy in Tehran. Iranian … Continue reading Monday, November 4, 2024

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1815, Crawford Long, a north Georgia physician, was born in Danielsville. He is credited with the discovery of anesthesia.  Don’t … Continue reading Friday, November 1, 2024

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1860, Juliette Gordon Low, also known by her nickname, “Daisy,” was born into a wealthy family in Savannah. After meeting … Continue reading Thursday, October 31, 2024

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 Good morning! On this day in 1798, Garnett Andrews, a jurist, writer, politician, and candidate for governor, was born near Washington, Georgia. He wrote Reminiscences of an … Continue reading Wednesday, October 30, 2024

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Duane Allman, founding member of The Allman Brothers, died in a motorcycle accident in Macon. (Mountain Jam Video)  We’re pleased … Continue reading Tuesday, October 29, 2024

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1995, the Atlanta Braves defeated the Cleveland Indians in six games to win their first World Series since moving to … Continue reading Monday, October 28, 2024

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1760, King George II, who granted James Oglethorpe the charter that created Georgia, died in London. Nearly 77 years old, … Continue reading Friday, October 25, 2024