Atlanta, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship. Yash Bhika Doria Lacey Carrington Lewis Skylar Nicholson Tylar Norman The E. Lanier Finch Scholarship was created by the Georgia Association of Broadcasters to recognize the late Lanny Finch, President Emeritus for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and numerous contributions to the continued success of…
Atlanta, Ga– Glenn Burns is the chief meteorologist for Channel 2 Action News’ Severe Weather Team 2. He is an AMS certified meteorologist and appears on the 4 and 6 p.m. newscasts Monday through Friday. Glenn will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame on January 29th, 2019. Glenn began his…
Atlanta, GA– Dick McMichaels will be inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame on January 29th, 2020. Dick McMichael’s 50-year broadcasting career started in 1948 at WDAK in Columbus, Georgia and ended when he retired at WTVM in 2000. Learning that Dick, his 17-year-old drum major, was interested in radio announcing, his…
Atlanta, GA – December 4, 2019: The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, which represents the interest of over 500 radio and television stations across the state, is proud to announce the selection of the following broadcasters into our Hall of Fame: Glenn Burns- WSB-TV Dick McMichael- WTVM Jim Powell- Atlanta Braves Radio Network Teya Ryan- Georgia Public…
ATLANTA, GA– On September 27th and 28th, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted their annual conference, GABCON at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead. GABCON is the state’s largest annual gathering of broadcasters. Over 350 broadcasters came from around the state to attend. Ben Henson, The Director of Events for the GAB says, “Since its return…
Click HERE to view Headshots Click HERE to view Event Photos
Best of the GABBY’s (Radio Class A)- WSB Radio (Radio Class AA)- WVOP (TV Class A)- WSB-TV (TV Class AA)- WJBF Best Newscast WSB Radio- WSB News Team (GABBY Radio Class A) WRGA- David Crowder (GABBY Radio Class AA) WUVG- Gianncarlo Cifuentes, Amanda Ramirez (GABBY TV Class A) WJCL- WJCL Staff (GABBY TV…
GAB Now Accepting Broadcasting Hall of Fame Nominations For 2020 ATLANTA – The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is accepting nominations for the 2018 GAB Hall of Fame induction class. The nomination process is open to any and all Georgia Broadcasters, active and retired. Consideration for this honor is given to broadcasters with a minimum…
ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce Dan Vallie as the 2019 Golden Mic Award recipient. This annual award is given to a broadcaster who has shown exceptional dedication to the industry. Lifelong radio industry veteran, Dan Vallie, is the innovator and President of the National Radio Talent System, the only…
ATLANTA, GA– On Monday July 22, 2019, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted Congressman Rob Woodall (R-GA 7th District) in their Brookhaven office to discuss the state of broadcasting in Georgia and look ahead to upcoming legislature that could affect the industry. “The Georgia Association of Broadcasters, they represent all of the broadcasters in the…