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Saturday, December 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1862, three Georgia generals helped repel U.S. assaults at the Battle of Fredericksburg, securing a significant Confederate victory and lifting … Continue reading Saturday, December 13, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 2004, the Atlanta Falcons secured the NFC South title with a 35-10 home win against Oakland.  A national guard unit … Continue reading Friday, December 12, 2025

Thursday, December 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Brenda Lee was born in Atlanta. The hit singer of I’m Sorry and Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree grew up in … Continue reading Thursday, December 11, 2025

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, Eastern Air Lines launched the first passenger flight from New York to Atlanta, cementing Atlanta’s rise as a Southern transportation hub. … Continue reading Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1845, Joel Chandler Harris was born in Eatonton. His Uncle Remus tales, drawn from African-American folklore, shaped American storytelling and cartoon … Continue reading Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Monday, December 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1765, Eli Whitney was born. His cotton gin, perfected near Savannah, transformed the South and reshaped America’s economy and labor system. … Continue reading Monday, December 8, 2025

Sunday, December 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, the Winecoff Hotel Fire in Atlanta resulted in the death of 119 people. As the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. … Continue reading Sunday, December 7, 2025

Saturday, December 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, officially abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse … Continue reading Saturday, December 6, 2025

Friday, December 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1932, Richard Wayne Penniman was born in Macon. Performing as Little Richard, he lit up the charts with hits such as … Continue reading Friday, December 5, 2025

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1982, Wrightsville native Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy. He led the University of Georgia to three SEC titles and set more … Continue reading Thursday, December 4, 2025