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Friday, September 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1956, the Heart of Atlanta Motel opened. The hotel’s policy against renting rooms to black guests led to a landmark U.S. … Continue reading Friday, September 5, 2025

Thursday, September 4, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1836, Henry McDaniel was born in Monroe. He served as Georgia’s governor from 1883 to 1886, a period that included the … Continue reading Thursday, September 4, 2025

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1888, Thomas Milton Rivers was born in Jonesboro. He became a virology pioneer and helped oversee Jonas Salk’s polio vaccine … Continue reading Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 On this day in 1864, the Union Army captured Atlanta, quickening the Confederacy’s fall. We hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend! Today’s edition is a bit shorter … Continue reading Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Monday, September 1, 2025 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. Happy Labor … Continue reading Monday, September 1, 2025

Sunday, August 31, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1992, Charles Weltner died in Atlanta. The congressman and civil rights advocate once said, “I cannot compromise with hate.” Colleges … Continue reading Sunday, August 31, 2025

Saturday, August 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1961, the Atlanta Public School system officially desegregated. It was a peaceful process that President John F. Kennedy commended city … Continue reading Saturday, August 30, 2025

Friday, August 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1945, Wyomia Tyus was born in Griffin. She became the first athlete to win gold in the 100-meter dash at … Continue reading Friday, August 29, 2025

Thursday, August 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1963, Georgia native Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln … Continue reading Thursday, August 28, 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 On this day in 1893, a massive hurricane known as the Sea Islands Hurricane struck Georgia’s coast, killing nearly 2,000 and leaving 30,000 homeless. If you love … Continue reading Wednesday, August 27, 2025