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Wednesday, June 3, 2026 On this day in 1962, 114 Georgians—including many patrons of Atlanta’s arts community—died in a plane crash at Orly Airport in Paris. Even in the age … Continue reading Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Good Morning! In 1924, Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act, granting U.S. citizenship to Native Americans, including Georgia’s Cherokee and Creek. Grocery prices just hit a … Continue reading Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Monday, June 1, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1980, Ted Turner launched CNN in Atlanta, introducing viewers to the first 24-hour cable news channel. Flyover Updates officially launches today, … Continue reading Monday, June 1, 2026

Sunday, May 31, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1971, Plains native and future U.S. President Jimmy Carter appeared on the cover of TIME magazine with the caption “Dixie … Continue reading Sunday, May 31, 2026

Saturday, May 30, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1910, Olympic sprinter and future congressman Ralph Metcalfe, nicknamed the “World’s Fastest Human,” was born in Atlanta. A middle schooler … Continue reading Saturday, May 30, 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1886, Atlanta pharmacist John Pemberton first advertised Coca-Cola. It’s a great day for Georgia baseball, with the Yellow Jackets and the … Continue reading Friday, May 29, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1944, Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta. Her legendary voice powered the Grammy-winning Midnight Train to Georgia. Could a one-time treatment replace … Continue reading Thursday, May 28, 2026

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1991, Mark Trail creator Ed Dodd died in Gainesville. His comic strip—rooted in Georgia’s outdoors—continues to be published. Speaking of … Continue reading Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1835, Edward Porter Alexander, one of the Confederacy’s most celebrated artillery commanders, was born in Wilkes County. We hope you … Continue reading Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Monday, May 25, 2026 Good Morning! On this day in 1940, the Crypt of Civilization time capsule was sealed at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta. Filled with memorabilia from the era, … Continue reading Monday, May 25, 2026