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Monday, July 14, 2025 Good Morning! On this date in 1976, Jimmy Carter secured the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in New York. The Home Run Derby is tonight … Continue reading Monday, July 14, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1890, John C. Frémont died. Born in Savannah, he was the first Republican presidential nominee and a famed Western explorer. … Continue reading Sunday, July 13, 2025

Saturday, July 12, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1683, John Percival, Earl of Egmont, was born in Ireland. A lead Georgia Trustee, he championed the colony alongside James … Continue reading Saturday, July 12, 2025

Friday, July 11, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1733, 42 Jewish immigrants from Europe arrived in Savannah, the first Jewish settlers in the Georgia colony. All-Star Week is … Continue reading Friday, July 11, 2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1985, Atlanta-based Coca-Cola announced the return of original Coca-Cola following widespread consumer backlash over its New Coke drink. What is … Continue reading Thursday, July 10, 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt established the Chattahoochee National Forest in North Georgia. Check out Et Cetera for some great tips on catching … Continue reading Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1941, Hamilton Holmes was born in Atlanta. A civil rights pioneer and respected doctor, he and Charlayne Hunter were the first … Continue reading Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Monday, July 7, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1742, the Battle of Bloody Marsh unfolded on St. Simons Island. James Oglethorpe’s troops repelled Spanish forces. Happy World Chocolate Day! … Continue reading Monday, July 7, 2025

Sunday, July 6, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1901, Charles “Goat Man” McCartney was born. Settling in Jeffersonville, his goat-drawn gospel caravan made him a Southern folk legend … Continue reading Sunday, July 6, 2025

Saturday, July 5, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1969, 120,000 fans packed the Atlanta International Raceway for the Deep South’s first major music festival, headlined by Janis Joplin … Continue reading Saturday, July 5, 2025