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…
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…
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…
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…
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
By Hannah Osborne The Georgia Association of Broadcasters’ annual convention (GABCON) is not only beneficial to those already in the industry, it also has a variety of benefits to current students and recent graduates hoping to break into the world of broadcasting. This year’s annual GABCON is returning to Georgia’s beautiful Jekyll Island for the first…
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…