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Monday, September 7, 2026 Good morning! On this date in 1923, Ladies Professional Golf Association co-founder Louise Suggs was born in Atlanta. The LPGA now annually awards a trophy in her … Continue reading Monday, September 7, 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1816, Francis S. Bartow, a politician and Confederate officer who became the first high-ranking military figure from Georgia killed in … Continue reading Sunday, September 6, 2026

Saturday, September 5, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1856, Georgia politician Thomas E. Watson, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, was born … Continue reading Saturday, September 5, 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1979, Hurricane David came ashore near Savannah as a Category 1 storm, raking the coast with sustained winds of about … Continue reading Friday, September 4, 2026

Thursday, September 3, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1779, a British lookout reported five French warships approaching Tybee Island, the opening move of the Siege of Savannah. Do … Continue reading Thursday, September 3, 2026

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 On this day in 1864, the Union Army captured Atlanta, quickening the Confederacy’s fall in the Civil War. What are the things experts say you need to buy before you … Continue reading Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 2004, Zell Miller, a lifelong Georgia Democrat, endorsed Republican President George W. Bush for re-election at the Republican National Convention. Big Announcement: It’s … Continue reading Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Monday, August 31, 2026 Good morning! On this date in 1864, the Battle of Jonesboro took place south of Atlanta in Clayton County, the climax of Gen. William T. Sherman’s … Continue reading Monday, August 31, 2026

Sunday, August 30, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1785, Augusta’s first newspaper, the Augusta Gazette, was launched. It later became the Augusta Chronicle, the oldest active newspaper in Georgia. … Continue reading Sunday, August 30, 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus, the first person to win back-to-back Olympic gold medals in the 100 meters, was born in Griffin. … Continue reading Saturday, August 29, 2026