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Saturday, January 24, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1733, James Oglethorpe and William Bull returned after scouting the area around Yamacraw Bluff, eventually choosing the site for the new settlement … Continue reading Saturday, January 24, 2026

Friday, January 23, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1986, Ray Charles and James Brown, both with strong Georgia ties, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. … Continue reading Friday, January 23, 2026

Thursday, January 22, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 2017, the Atlanta Falcons, led by quarterback Matt Ryan and receiver Julio Jones, routed Green Bay 44-21 to win the team’s … Continue reading Thursday, January 22, 2026

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1931, Georgia native Fanny Andrews died in Rome at the age of 90, leaving a legacy as one of the most … Continue reading Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1977, Georgia native Jimmy Carter was inaugurated as the 39th President of the United States. See a photo of the event. … Continue reading Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1861, Georgia became the fifth state to secede from the Union, joining Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and South Carolina. Few topics … Continue reading Monday, January 19, 2026

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1776, Georgia’s royal governor Sir James Wright was arrested in Savannah by Patriot leaders—taken into custody right at his own dinner … Continue reading Sunday, January 18, 2026

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1999, the Atlanta Falcons advanced to the Super Bowl with a 30-27 overtime win against Minnesota, considered one of the … Continue reading Saturday, January 17, 2026

Friday, January 16, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 2022, Atlanta’s second-longest snow drought ended after four years, with the National Weather Service officially measuring 0.3 inches of snow. … Continue reading Friday, January 16, 2026

Thursday, January 15, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1929, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in Atlanta. This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday is Monday.  … Continue reading Thursday, January 15, 2026