GAB celebrates Hall of Fame inductees at evening ceremony
On March 22, 2024, five incredible broadcasters joined the ranks of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony took place on Friday evening at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.
The evening ceremony honored:
- Lee Burger WBHF-AM Cartersville
- Kim Gusby WSAV-TV Savannah
- Lorenzo “Lo” Jelks WSB-TV Atlanta
- John Wetherbee Georgia News Network
- Teresa Whitaker WRBL-TV Columbus
Emceed by none other than GAB Hall of Famer and broadcasting legend, Monica Pearson, the celebrations began by honoring the GAB’s 2024 E. Lanier “Lanny” Finch Scholarship recipients. The five recipients were given a $1,500 check to assist in their educational endeavors. This year’s recipients include:
- Sophia Ricketts
- Jonathan Haywood
- Ciera Walker
- John Ricks
- Allison Mawn
Following the recognition of each scholarship recipient, the Class of 2024 Hall of Fame were individually recognized through videos reminiscing on their careers, introductions by those close to the broadcasters and of course heart touching speeches from the inductees themselves.
Each of these highly esteemed broadcasters have committed their lives to their crafts and the communities they serve. The impact of these individuals in their communities and in the Georgia broadcasting community will now forever be memorialized in the GAB Hall of Fame.
Gusby, Burger, Whitaker, Jelks and Wetherbee join 107 of their legendary peers in the GAB Hall of Fame.
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The event was filmed in collaboration with WRBL-TV and will soon be available on the GAB website, in addition to photos.
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has released a 2024 Election Toolkit to, “provide local television and radio broadcasters with tips and resources to combat misinformation, drive get-out-the-vote efforts and cover local, state and federal elections.”
In a press release, NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt points out that the public have become increasingly convinced that disinformation will sway the outcome of the 2024 election. The NAB toolkit assists broadcasters in combating disinformation in order to maintain the trust between local journalists and their communities.
By accessing the NAB’s 2024 election toolkit, broadcasters will have access to information and resources to accurately inform voters, drive get-out-the-vote efforts and support their communities through local and national election coverage.
Local journalism has an essential role in not just providing the public with accurate, non-biased information, but reminding the public that we are here to serve them.
In an effort to bring awareness to the people working behind-the-scenes everyday to put food on the plates of Georgians across the state, the Georgia Department of Agriculture hosted a week-long “Georgia Ag Week.”
Being Georgia’s #1 industry, the Georgia Department of Agriculture hoped to bring awareness and recognition to the hardworking Georgians who contribute to our agricultural industry. Specifically, the organization hopes to bring a new appreciation to Georgians of who is putting the food that they enjoy everyday on their plates.
Monday, March 18, was Hands-On Garden Day; Tuesday, March 19 was Lead the Way Tuesday; Wednesday, March 20, was Ag Hero Day; Thursday, March 21, was Ag Literacy Day; Friday, March 22, was Fork in the Road Friday; Saturday, March 23, Buy Georgia Grown Day; Sunday, March 24, was Sip & Shop Local Sunday; and all week long was a Georgia Grown photo contest.
The Georgia broadcasting industry and Georgia agriculture industry have a deep-rooted history in supporting one another.
For the first time since before the era of COVID-19, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce will be embarking on an economic tour called “The New Georgia Economy” (NGE) Tour.
The Georgia Chamber has remained devoted in its efforts to support Georgia businesses by providing resources and fighting legislation that could harm small and large business owners.
According to the Chamber’s website, “Through a series of in-person events known collectively as the New Georgia Economy (NGE) Tour, the Georgia Chamber will share data and information from our state’s communities to build a comprehensive planning strategy.”
Over the course of the next few months, the Chamber will be making visits to each of Georgia’s 12 economic regions. These regions include: Dalton (May 2), Columbus (May 6), Perry (May 7), Valdosta (May 8), Tifton (May 8), Albany (May 9), Rome (May 13), Athens (May 15), Savannah (June 5), Brunswick (June 5) and Augusta (TBD).
Peachtree Sports Network (WPCH 17.2) has officially become the first partner of Atlanta’s women’s volleyball team, Vibe.
Peachtree Sports Network (SPN) will be bringing the excitement that Vibe brings to the court to the homes of Georgia on the following dates:
- Wednesday, March 27, 7 p.m. — Columbus Fury @ Atlanta Vibe
- Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m. — Grand Rapids Rise @ Atlanta Vibe
- Thursday, May 2, 7 p.m. — Columbus Fury @ Atlanta Vibe
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Peachtree Sports Network launched in fall of 2023, and aims to provides Georgians with accessible and affordable sports coverage. The network is available in Atlanta on channel 17.2, as well as Spectrum, Xfinity and YouTube TV. PSN is also available in Albany, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, and Savannah, Georgia.
GAB Hall of Famer, WSAV’s Tina Tyus-Shaw has been recognized by Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, receiving the Sheriff’s Award of Excellence. The Sheriff’s Award of Excellence is awarded twice a year by Chatham County’s Sheriff Wilcher, who selects recipients based on their contribution to community safety and well-being.
“We try to recognize people in the community who do an outstanding job for everybody in the community, not just themselves,” Wilcher shares with WSAV.
Tyus-Shaw is one of seven honorees who were selected to receive the honor. She stood out to Sheriff Wilcher largely due to her participation and assistance during Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Tyus-Shaw has expressed how much this honor means to her.
“It means a lot when people recognize your work, but I really don’t look for any accolades. I just do what I was born to do, to serve and be a light in our community, and I enjoy it,” Tyus-Shaw shared on air.
