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Saturday, May 24, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1819, the SS Savannah departed on its historic voyage, becoming the first steamship in the world to cross the Atlantic … Continue reading Saturday, May 24, 2025

Friday, May 23, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1974, the U.S. Mint announced the release of the Savannah Customhouse medal, the mint’s fifth in a series of U.S. … Continue reading Friday, May 23, 2025

The Georgia Flyover Georgia-Pacific’s decision to close its 535-worker Cedar Springs Containerboard mill will hit Early County businesses and public services hard. ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   ͏ ‌   … Continue reading Thursday, May 22, 2025

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, legendary Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox was born. He led the team to 14 straight division titles, five pennants, … Continue reading Wednesday, May 21, 2025

TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2008, Georgia native Hamilton Jordan, who was President Jimmy Carter’s chief of staff and top strategist, died after a long … Continue reading Tuesday, May 20, 2025

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2007, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Steve Bartkowski was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame. Check out Business to see how … Continue reading Monday, May 19, 2025

Sunday, May 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1928, Pernell Roberts was born in Waycross. Known for Bonanza and Trapper John, M.D., he also championed civil rights on … Continue reading Sunday, May 18, 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1749, Georgia’s trustees petitioned Parliament to end the colony’s ban on slavery. The ban, unique among the colonies, had aimed … Continue reading Saturday, May 17, 2025

FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1777, political rivals Button Gwinnett and Lachlan McIntosh fought Georgia’s most famous duel. Gwinnett died from his injuries. Georgia named both … Continue reading Friday, May 16, 2025

THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1925, Carl Sanders was born in Augusta. Elected governor in 1962, he was credited with modernizing Georgia and tempering civil … Continue reading Thursday, May 15, 2025