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Monday, September 15, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1831, two missionaries were convicted in Georgia for aiding the Cherokee. Their case, Worcester v. Georgia, led to a Supreme … Continue reading Monday, September 15, 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1917, poet and novelist Byron Herbert Reece was born in Union County. His celebrated writing is forever tied to the … Continue reading Sunday, September 14, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1922, Viola Napier and Bessie Crowell became the first women elected to Georgia’s General Assembly, just two years after women … Continue reading Saturday, September 13, 2025

Friday, September 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1964, sculptors resumed work on the Confederate Memorial Carving at Stone Mountain. First proposed in 1914, the project stalled for decades … Continue reading Friday, September 12, 2025

Thursday, September 11, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1894, Helen Douglas Mankin was born. A World War I ambulance driver, lawyer, and one of Georgia’s first congresswomen, she broke … Continue reading Thursday, September 11, 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Joseph Wheeler was born in Augusta. Known as “Fighting Joe,” he served as a Confederate cavalry general in more than … Continue reading Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Otis Redding was born in Dawson. He became one of the most influential voices in soul music, remembered especially for … Continue reading Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Monday, September 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1807, Horace King was born. Enslaved at birth, he became one of Georgia and the South’s most celebrated bridge builders. … Continue reading Monday, September 8, 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1923, Louise Suggs, a pioneer in women’s professional golf, was born in Atlanta. She co-founded the Ladies Professional Golf Association … Continue reading Sunday, September 7, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1958, stand-up comedian, author, and radio and television personality, Jeff Foxworthy was born in Hapeville. Despite his success, the award-winning … Continue reading Saturday, September 6, 2025