2026 Broadcasters Regulatory Calendar The Georgia Association of Broadcasters provides this summary of important regulatory and political broadcasting dates for 2026 to assist stations in staying compliant throughout the year. Important: This summary is intended as a reference tool only. Stations should consult their legal counsel for guidance on specific compliance obligations. 2026 Overview- 2026…
2025 FCC Deadlines for Georgia Broadcasters
GAB ABIP Program Frequently Asked Questions Is it expensive for my station? No! Being a member of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters ensures a FREE ABIP inspection. The Association pays all fees, except for the costs of travel that our inspector incurs during the visit. Will my station get in trouble if I…
The FCC will be conducting a voluntary Disaster Information Reporting System exercise on June 10-12, 2024, to give those interested in doing so an opportunity to interact with the new DIRS software outside the context of a disaster (the old DIRS was decommissioned last December). Per the release: “The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and…
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
The Census wants to place ad buys in areas of Georgia with lower response rates You may have read that the NAB has been aggressively seeking federal advertising dollars for local radio and television stations during this very challenging times. The Census Bureau has announced $75 million in funds for possible August and September ad buys. …
ATLANTA, GA– By: Emily Sumlin On June 15th, 2018, The National Association of Broadcasters sent a letter calling for a relaxing on AM/FM ownership regulations. But one year later the appeal is now coming into play. The letter, sent to Chief of the FCC Media Bureau Michelle Carey outlined a proposal that would modify current…
On April 15, 2019 the Federal Communications Commission issued two public notices which announce new procedures for the upcoming license renewal process for radio stations, and the use of the Licensing and Management System (LMS) online electronic filing system for such applications. Copies of the public notices are linked below. A brief summary follows: Media…
ATLANTA, GA– Read GAB Chair, Holly Steuart’s Statement On April 2, 2019, during the final hours of the Georgia General Assembly Legislative Session, Andrew Welch, (R-McDonough) authored House Bill 734. Sponsored by five other Georgia Representatives, this bill would amend Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia to create a state Journalism Ethics Board.…
January January 10 – All full power and Class A television stations that are being repacked must electronically file an FCC Form 2100-Schedule 387 Transition Progress Report. This form is used to provide an update on the station’s efforts to construct facilities for its new channel and the termination of operations on its current channel.…