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Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1924, Jimmy Carter was born in Plains. The former peanut farmer went on to become president and a Nobel Peace … Continue reading Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1915, Lester Maddox was born in Atlanta. A one-time segregationist, he was elected Georgia’s governor in 1966 and appointed more black … Continue reading Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Monday, September 29, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1526, Lucas Vasquez de Ayllon and 600 Spanish colonists landed on Georgia’s coast, founding San Miguel de Gualdape. Check out Et … Continue reading Monday, September 29, 2025

Sunday, September 28, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1892, John Donald Wade was born in Marshallville. A founder of The Georgia Review, he helped champion Southern agrarian ideals. … Continue reading Sunday, September 28, 2025

Saturday, September 27, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1930, Atlanta’s Bobby Jones became golf’s first and only Grand Slam winner, capturing all four major titles in the calendar … Continue reading Saturday, September 27, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1865, Archibald Butt was born in Augusta. A military aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft, he was one of three Georgians … Continue reading Friday, September 26, 2025

Thursday, September 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1946, Robert Benham was born in Cartersville. A great-grandson of slaves, he became the Georgia Supreme Court’s first African American … Continue reading Thursday, September 25, 2025

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1889, Agnes Scott College opened in Decatur. Founded as a girls’ grammar school, the school grew into a leading women’s college.  … Continue reading Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Tuesday, September 23, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1930, music legend Ray Charles was born in Albany. Blinded by glaucoma, he pioneered soul music and gave the state … Continue reading Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Monday, September 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1909, Lamar Dodd was born in Fairburn. A renowned painter, he chaired the University of Georgia’s art department for decades. Happy … Continue reading Monday, September 22, 2025