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Monday, June 29, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1993, Gov. Zell Miller bought the first Georgia Lottery ticket, approved by voters the prior year. Who joined in the … Continue reading Monday, June 29, 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1824, William Tatum Wofford, a Mexican War cavalry captain and Confederate brigadier general during the Civil War who was later … Continue reading Sunday, June 28, 2026

Saturday, June 27, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1864, Union and Confederate forces fought the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain near Marietta.  Fun Spot America in Fayetteville will be closing … Continue reading Saturday, June 27, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1918, Georgia ratified the 18th Amendment, becoming an early supporter of national Prohibition. Today’s edition features a Savannah museum’s America 250-themed Wish … Continue reading Friday, June 26, 2026

Thursday, June 25, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1997, the NHL awarded Atlanta its second hockey franchise, the Thrashers, named for Georgia’s state bird. The team relocated to Canada … Continue reading Thursday, June 25, 2026

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1840, Mary Latimer McLendon, Georgia’s Mother of Suffrage, was born in DeKalb County. Today is National Pralines Day, a sweet nod … Continue reading Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1948, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was born in Pin Point near Savannah. Why is everyone suddenly arguing about … Continue reading Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1979, Home Depot founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank opened the first two stores in Atlanta. University of Georgia golf alum … Continue reading Monday, June 22, 2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1981, Wayne Williams was arrested in the Atlanta Child Murders case. Happy Father’s Day! A hospital in Savannah gave dads … Continue reading Sunday, June 21, 2026

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1770, Moses Waddel, who became president of the University of Georgia in 1819, was born. An Atlanta resident won an eight-digit … Continue reading Saturday, June 20, 2026