— ATLANTA, GA Tropical Storm Ida is anticipated to become a significant weather event that could affect Georgia. As it makes its way towards the southern coast, broadcasters are again called to duty and depended on by their communities to help keep them safe. m To help ensure you are better able to serve your…
The GAB announces the FCC compliance deadlines for 2021.
The Georgia Association of Broadcasters awards five students with the 2020 E. Lanier Scholarship to further their education in broadcast journalism.
The GAB honors the unsung heroes of the newsroom with the Ditty-McLemore Award.
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 – 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– This summer, the Georgia Association of Broadcasters embarked on a statewide tour to celebrate the association’s 85th anniversary. The tour included stops in Cartersville, Albany, Athens, Macon, Columbus, Augusta, and Atlanta. The final stop on the tour was in Savannah at the DeSoto Hotel, the same location where the association was founded 85…
ATLANTA, Ga– On Wednesday, June 5 GAB President, Bob Houghton, GAB Chair, Holly Steuart, and Chairman-Elect, Velvet Perry met with Georgia Governor, Brian Kemp. GAB representatives were able to discuss the organization’s mission and goals with Governor Kemp as well as the GAB’s valuable relationship with state agencies through the Public Education Partnership Program (PEP.)…
ATLANTA, Ga– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters is pleased to announce the official tour dates for the GAB 85th Anniversary Tour. In 2019, the GAB is hitting the road to celebrate serving the broadcasters of Georgia for 85 years. Each tour stop will feature a presentation from GAB President, Bob Houghton, about the history and…
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…