ATLANTA, Ga. — The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is proud to announce the 2026 Class of Rising Stars, a select group of young professionals who will be honored during the association’s annual convention, GABCON, taking place September 25th and 26th at the Gas South District Conference Center in Duluth. The Rising Star Award recognizes…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters successfully hosted the 2026 GAB Media Career Academy from May 11–16 at the University of Georgia Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, bringing together 25 aspiring broadcasters from colleges and universities across Georgia for an immersive week of hands-on learning, mentorship, networking, and professional development. Powered by the GAB…
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters Announces 2026 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship Recipients Atlanta, GA- The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship, recognizing outstanding college students committed to pursuing careers in broadcasting and media. The scholarship, established to honor the legacy of the late…
ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB), member stations, are invited to apply for the 2025-2026 Griffiths Innovators program — a unique opportunity that pairs University of Georgia journalism students with media outlets to collaborate on innovative solutions for today’s news challenges. APPLY HERE. Part of the Journalism Innovation Lab within the Cox Institute…
Written by: Sidney Roberts & Hailey Johnson The Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted the Radio Talent Institute in Athens at the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication last week. Over the course of this six-day program, 17 students from universities across the state participated in this program. “This experience was like no other. I’ve…
— ATLANTA, ga The Georgia Association of Broadcasters gathered again on February 28th during its annual “GAB Day at the Capitol.” GAB members from across the state met with more than a dozen government leaders under the Gold Dome in Atlanta to discuss the significant work done by broadcasters in Georgia communities and the pressing…
Calling all students and young professionals! Please join us at this upcoming virtual networking event taking place between broadcasters and students with some of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) industry partners about careers in broadcast media. The virtual event will take place on November 15th at 8 pm Eastern Time. It will be an…
By Hannah Osborne A visit to 95.5 WSB Radio by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff highlights an important relationship between broadcasters and public officials. On June 9, 2023 Sen. Ossoff (D-GA) appeared on 95.5 WSB Radio as a takeover host for The Mark Arum Show. Ossoff used the hour-long segment to promote some of the issues…
By Hannah Osborne P1 Learning is a two-week “pop up” curriculum designed to educate college students on a career in broadcasting focused in broadcast sales. This program can be easily integrated into the class curriculum or act as a standalone course. P1 Learning and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hope that the program provides students that…
By Hannah Osborne The Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA) is a bi-partisan bill introduced to protect radio stations from paying additional taxes and fees to air music. Sen. Con. Res. 5, was introduced to the 118th Congress by Sen. Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) in March 2023. The bill expresses support for the…