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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1865, slavery throughout the U.S. became illegal when Georgia’s General Assembly provided the last state approval needed to ratify the … Continue reading Friday, December 6, 2024

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1954, a series of tornadoes hit 17 western Georgia counties, causing one death, 90 injuries, and an estimated $2.2 million … Continue reading Thursday, December 5, 2024

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1946, Crisp County donated a 1,200-acre tract of land to establish Georgia Veteran’s State Park as a living memorial to … Continue reading Wednesday, December 4, 2024

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2024 Good morning!  On this date in 1832, Georgia established Gilmer County named after Governor George Rockingham Gilmer, celebrated today for its apple orchards and annual Apple … Continue reading Tuesday, December 3, 2024

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2024 Good morning! On this date in 1864, Union Gen. William T. Sherman continued his March to the Sea, devastating Georgia’s infrastructure and economy to weaken the … Continue reading Monday, December 2, 2024

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2024 Good Morning! On this day in 1991, Franky Yerby, author of the historical novel The Foxes of Harrow, passed away in Spain. Born in Augusta, Georgia, … Continue reading Friday, November 29, 2024

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1987, the most popular rock ‘n’ roll band to come out of Athens, R.E.M., hit the singles charts in the … Continue reading Thursday, November 28, 2024

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1809, Fanny Kemble, a celebrated actress, playwright, and abolitionist, was born in London. Although she opposed slavery, she married Pierce … Continue reading Wednesday, November 27, 2024

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1941, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed a proclamation declaring the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day. He had departed from tradition … Continue reading Tuesday, November 26, 2024

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2024 Good Morning! On this date in 1961, the first mass meeting of the Albany Movement for civil rights was held in Shiloh Baptist Church in Albany. … Continue reading Monday, November 25, 2024