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
— 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.
The GAB is hitting the road to help you prepare for this upcoming political advertising season! We will discuss the importance and value of digital advertising and how your station can find success during the primaries! We want you to have all the tools to need to navigate your digital dollars and our expert speakers…
The NAB Radio Board of Directors has unanimously approved an on-air campaign to fight against the imposition of new performance fees on local radio, and we need your help. NAB is asking radio stations to air spots opposing performance fee legislation as often as possible starting immediately and through the August Congressional recess, which ends September…
— 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…
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.)…
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…