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Monday, August 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1919, Nellie Peters died in Atlanta. She championed free hospitals, kindergartens, women’s rights, and agricultural innovation. Do you have a … Continue reading Monday, August 4, 2025

Sunday, August 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, legendary Braves announcer Skip Caray died. Known for his wit and iconic “Braves win” calls, he spent 32 years behind … Continue reading Sunday, August 3, 2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1776, Georgia delegates Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, and George Walton signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia, joining America’s revolutionary … Continue reading Saturday, August 2, 2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1866, John Ross died. Known as the Cherokee Moses, he led resistance to the removal of the Cherokees from north … Continue reading Friday, August 1, 2025

Thursday, July 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1960, Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton hosted its first race. A crowd of 25,000 watched Glenn “Fireball” Roberts take the … Continue reading Thursday, July 31, 2025

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, Laurence Fishburne was born in Augusta. The actor has earned an Oscar nomination, a Tony, and an Emmy. One of … Continue reading Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1912, Clarence Jordan was born in Talbotton. A minister whose ideals inspired the founding of Habitat for Humanity, he also … Continue reading Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Monday, July 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, one of Georgia’s most famous trials began as Leo Frank stood accused of murdering 13-year-old Mary Phagan in Atlanta. … Continue reading Monday, July 28, 2025

Sunday, July 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1852, George Foster Peabody was born in Columbus. A financier turned philanthropist, he later inspired journalism’s prestigious Peabody Awards. Love Georgia … Continue reading Sunday, July 27, 2025

Saturday, July 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1827, the Cherokee Nation adopted a written constitution in New Echota, Calhoun, asserting sovereignty and modeling its government after the U.S. … Continue reading Saturday, July 26, 2025