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Thursday, June 5, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1781, militias recaptured Augusta after a two-week siege—a key victory in the Revolutionary War. Check out Business to see how Truist … Continue reading Thursday, June 5, 2025

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1738, King George III was born. On this day in 1775, a group of Savannah residents stopped cannons from firing … Continue reading Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 On this day in 1962, 113 Georgians—including 103 members of the Atlanta Art Association—died in a plane crash at Orly Airport in Paris. Their legacy lives … Continue reading Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1868, John Hope was born in Augusta. He was the first black president of Morehouse College and Atlanta University. Check … Continue reading Monday, June 2, 2025

Sunday, June 1, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1980, CNN launched in Atlanta as the world’s first 24-hour news network. Ted Turner’s bold idea reshaped global journalism and cable … Continue reading Sunday, June 1, 2025

Saturday, May 31, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1971, Time magazine featured Gov. Jimmy Carter on its cover with the headline “Dixie Whistles a Different Tune,” recognizing his … Continue reading Saturday, May 31, 2025

Friday, May 30, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1910, Ralph Metcalfe was born in Atlanta. The one-time “World’s Fastest Human,” he won four Olympic medals, served in World … Continue reading Friday, May 30, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1866, Gen. Winfield Scott died. Known as “Fuss and Feathers,” he was a top military commander who also oversaw the … Continue reading Thursday, May 29, 2025

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1944, Gladys Knight was born in Atlanta. Her legendary voice powered the Grammy-winning Midnight Train to Georgia. Check out Business for details on … Continue reading Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 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. We hope … Continue reading Tuesday, May 27, 2025