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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

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1903, Caroline Miller was born in Waycross. Her debut novel, Lamb in His Bosom, a story about the faith and courage … Continue reading Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Monday, August 25, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1913, Pogo creator Walt Kelly was born. The popular comic strip was set in Okefenokee Swamp and satirized politics with Southern charm. … Continue reading Monday, August 25, 2025

Sunday, August 24, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1942, Max Cleland, a decorated Vietnam veteran and U.S. senator, was born in Atlanta. Despite losing three limbs in combat, … Continue reading Sunday, August 24, 2025

Saturday, August 23, 2025 Good morning! On this date in 1961, four African American tennis players challenged segregation at Atlanta’s historic Bitsy Grant Tennis Center, prompting a sham “Closed for … Continue reading Saturday, August 23, 2025