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Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1885, composer Wallingford Riegger was born in Albany. He went on to pioneer atonal and modern dance music in America. The … Continue reading Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Young Harris died in Athens. An insurance executive and philanthropist, Harris helped found Young Harris College in 1886. Did your … Continue reading Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Monday, April 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 2011, a deadly tornado outbreak tore through north and central Georgia, part of a multiday outbreak in the Southeast. The … Continue reading Monday, April 27, 2026

Sunday, April 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, the Columbus Ladies’ Memorial Association held the first Confederate Memorial Day—a tradition born in the Peach State that was … Continue reading Sunday, April 26, 2026

Saturday, April 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this date in 2009, University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford was selected No. 1 overall by the Detroit Lions in the NFL Draft. Giant … Continue reading Saturday, April 25, 2026

Friday, April 24, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, Ray Charles’ rendition of Georgia on My Mind was designated the state song of Georgia. A couple returning to Savannah was … Continue reading Friday, April 24, 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1985, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola introduced New Coke, sparking consumer backlash over the first formula change to original Coke in 99 years. Sadly, … Continue reading Thursday, April 23, 2026

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1970, the University of Georgia joined in celebrating the first Earth Day. Onions and bacon are on today’s menu. Got … Continue reading Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1732, King George II granted the royal charter establishing the colony of Georgia. A bombshell new study just dropped on … Continue reading Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, a swamp rabbit aggressively swam toward President Jimmy Carter’s fishing boat on a pond near his hometown of Plains, … Continue reading Monday, April 20, 2026