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Friday, June 27, 2025 On this day in 1864, the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain raged in Cobb County, with an estimated 3,000 Union soldiers and 1,000 Confederate soldiers killed within hours. … Continue reading Friday, June 27, 2025

Thursday, June 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1918, Georgia ratified the 18th Amendment, becoming an early supporter of national Prohibition.  The heat continues to crush Georgians. Check out Et … Continue reading Thursday, June 26, 2025

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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 Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1840, Mary Latimer McLendon, Georgia’s “Mother of Suffrage,” was born in DeKalb County.  Vinyl records continue to make a comeback. … Continue reading Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Monday, June 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, New Echota native Stand Watie, the last Confederate general to surrender in the Civil War, laid down arms. Georgia … Continue reading Monday, June 23, 2025

Sunday, June 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1979, the first two Home Depot stores opened in Atlanta. Founded by Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, the warehouse-style retailer … Continue reading Sunday, June 22, 2025

Saturday, June 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1981, Wayne Williams was arrested in the Atlanta Child Murders case, ending a two-year spree that left at least 28 … Continue reading Saturday, June 21, 2025

Friday, June 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1770, Moses Waddel, a pioneering educator and University of Georgia president, was born. A visit to an ice cream shop … Continue reading Friday, June 20, 2025

Thursday, June 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1877, Charles Coburn, a golden-age Hollywood character actor, was born in Macon. He won an Oscar for The More the … Continue reading Thursday, June 19, 2025

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1927, George Heery was born in Athens. A pioneer of modern architecture, his firm shaped Atlanta’s skyline with landmarks like … Continue reading Wednesday, June 18, 2025