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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

Friday, August 22, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1962, the N.S. Savannah, the world’s first nuclear-powered cargo and passenger ship, visited Savannah before embarking on a global tour. Atlanta … Continue reading Friday, August 22, 2025

Thursday, August 21, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 2017, a total eclipse of the sun extended to the northeast corner of Georgia, with a partial eclipse visible across … Continue reading Thursday, August 21, 2025

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1933, Governor Eugene Talmadge led 500 Georgians to the Chicago World’s Fair, where it was Georgia Day. 🎙️ In today’s Flyover … Continue reading Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1921, Georgia native Ty Cobb, 34, became the youngest player in Major League Baseball history to record 3,000 hits. Thanks … Continue reading Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Monday, August 18, 2025 Good Morning! On this day in 1965, The Beatles made their only Georgia appearance, performing a 12-song set before 30,000 fans at Atlanta Stadium. Have you … Continue reading Monday, August 18, 2025

Sunday, August 17, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1915, Leo Frank was lynched in Marietta, after his death sentence for murder was commuted, sparking national outrage and antisemitic … Continue reading Sunday, August 17, 2025

Saturday, August 16, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1888, Coca-Cola creator John Stith Pemberton died in Atlanta, leaving behind a legacy of the world’s most iconic beverage. He … Continue reading Saturday, August 16, 2025

Friday, August 15, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1996, the Paralympic Torch Relay concluded its journey to Atlanta for the city’s hosting of the 1996 Paralympic Games. Haven’t … Continue reading Friday, August 15, 2025

Thursday, August 14, 2025 Good morning! On this day in 1945, Atlantans poured into the streets to celebrate Japan’s announced surrender in World War II. The U.S. commemorates V-J Day … Continue reading Thursday, August 14, 2025