Sunday, August 16, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1940, 48 volunteers participated in the first official U.S. Army parachute jump at Fort Benning; Aug. 16 is now recognized … Continue reading Sunday, August 16, 2026

The Georgia Flyover Pulaski County Schools began screening all K-12 students through metal detectors Friday, two days after a student was shot at Warner Robins High School in Houston County, … Continue reading Saturday, August 15, 2026

Friday, August 14, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Atlantans poured into the streets to celebrate Japan’s announced surrender in World War II. The U.S. commemorates V-J Day (Victory … Continue reading Friday, August 14, 2026

Thursday, August 13, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1921, Gov. Thomas Hardwick signed the act granting Georgia women the right to vote. Do you remember exactly where you … Continue reading Thursday, August 13, 2026

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1909, Georgia lawmakers urged Congress to offer $5 million to anyone who could eradicate the boll weevil. The cotton killer wasn’t … Continue reading Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1938, President Franklin Roosevelt campaigned in Barnesville against U.S. Sen. Walter George of Georgia, a New Deal critic who went on to win … Continue reading Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Monday, August 10, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1774, the Sons of Liberty met at Tondee’s Tavern in Savannah to plan opposition to British colonial policy, marking Georgia’s first … Continue reading Monday, August 10, 2026

Sunday, August 9, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1967, Deion Sanders, who played for the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Braves, was born.  The National Weather Service has announced … Continue reading Sunday, August 9, 2026

Saturday, August 8, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1899, William Yates Atkinson, who served two terms as Georgia’s governor, died at the age of 44.  Multiple Georgians have … Continue reading Saturday, August 8, 2026

Friday, August 7, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1742, Nathanael Greene was born. Raised as a pacifist in Rhode Island, he became a Revolutionary War hero and helped reclaim … Continue reading Friday, August 7, 2026