On this date in Francis Scott Key wrote the “Star-Spangled Banner,” a poem originally known as “Defense of Fort McHenry,” after witnessing the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, MD, during the War of 1812. The song became the official U.S. national anthem on March 3, 1931. Peaches “Ramblin’ Wrecktification” bill boosts Georgia STEM majors’ GPA Georgia
I am sure I can find a way to blame Ed for the lateness of this post, since it’s his day for Morning Reads…but I volunteered because he is still without power. And I just forgot. But who doesn’t need an afternoon pick me up on Wednesday that is pretending to be a Tuesday? Hurricane
Pay attention. Weather info will change quickly. First and foremost – all our readers stay safe! Who’s watching the credit-watchers? Extensive data breach at Equifax. Save the trees! Atlanta trailblazer laid to rest. Who wants an Amazon sub-HQ that will probably look like something out of Alien in their backyard? Another twist in the Wasserman
Good morning! It’s (more or less) two months until (Special) Election Day. Atlanta Public Schools needs to borrow $100 million against future tax revenue because of cash flow problems – and this isn’t the first time. They had to do this last year, too, and assert that each time this action has been necessary, it’s
We are broadcasting live and on location from Nashville, Tennessee this morning! We’ve had a tornado and a flash flood warning, but hoping for some sunshine later on. Back at home… A miracle baby was found in a gym bag in Atlanta. My mama always said, “if you can’t say something nice…“ A now ex-deputy
On this date in 1992, former Georgia Congressman Charles Weltner passed away. He was an Atlanta lawyer and a vocal opponent of racial violence following the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling. He was eelcted to serve in Georgia’s 5th congressional district in 1962 and was the first white Southern politican to condemn the 1963
Good morning! Today’s morning reads include links about the Cajun Navy, Dolly Parton, Jim McIngvale, who – as anyone who has spent ten minutes in front of a TV in the Houston area knows – is better known as Mattress Mack. I only hope GeorgiaPol’s readers are ready for this many Great Americans. Charities I
As long as your name isn’t Lee, this could be fun. A little. Interesting take on tackling the incredible amount of food we throw away daily. Tiny houses in GA! Everyone, and I mean everyone, needs a refresher course at charm school. Oh, goody. Just in time for football season. Pass the popcorn. Agenda-driven media?
On this date in 1869, a patent for the waffle iron was received by Cornelius Swarthout. . Peaches Candidates for Georgia Governor and their rural Georgia love affair Growing number of Georgians have college debt but no degree Atlanta is taking over the entertainment industry Georgia scientists on soda and getting fat The push for expanded
Good morning! I hope you enjoyed the eclipse. Here’s a recap. And here’s one way to let your eclipse glasses help other people enjoy future eclipses. You’ll now by now if you’ve burned your retinas beyond repair. A Cobb County company made most of the Confederate memorials in the South. Definitely take a moment to
