ATLANTA, Ga. Friday, August 21, 2026- The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s prestigious GAB Honors Awards, which will be presented at the association’s annual convention, GABCON, September 25-26 at the Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth, Georgia. The 2026 honorees are: Jesse Cole of the…
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…
Atlanta, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the individual finalists for the 2026 GABBY Awards. This year’s awards will be presented on Saturday, September 26th at the GAB’s Annual Convention, GABCON. The finalists listed below will either receive a GABBY or Merit award for broadcasting excellence in various categories. 680 The…
2026 Legislative Session Update The Georgia Association of Broadcasters actively monitored a number of key legislative proposals during the 2026 session, advocating on behalf of member stations and working closely with lawmakers to protect broadcasters’ rights, access, and operations. Bills Passed & Awaiting Governor’s Signature SB 540 – Online Internet Safety / AI DisclosuresThis Senate…
Leaders from the Georgia broadcasting industry traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to participate in the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) State Leadership Conference, an annual gathering that brings together state broadcaster associations and industry leaders from across the country to advocate for the future of local broadcasting. Representing Georgia, members of the Georgia Association…
Atlanta, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 summer internship program. The GAB is hiring paid interns for a 10-week program where they will work an estimated 25 hours per week. Interns will assist in the planning and development of the GAB’s annual…
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…
ATLANTA, GA – November 13, 2025 – The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is proud to announce its 2026 Hall of Fame Class, honoring four exceptional broadcasters whose work has influenced audiences across the state and elevated the standards of Georgia media. The 2026 inductees are: Ed Hula Jr. – Retired Dawn Baker – WTOC,…
ATLANTA, Ga– The 2025 GABBY Awards were presented during the GAB’s annual convention, GABCON on Saturday, September 20th. All the awards focus on content produced in the 2024 calendar year. The GABBY Awards are awarded to entries that stand above all in their categories. And Merit Awards recognize those entries that the judges deemed of…
Atlanta, GA– September 17, 2025 The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act took an important step forward this week, advancing out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce with overwhelming bipartisan backing. The legislation would require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in all new vehicles, including electric models, citing the platform’s…