GAB Interview with FCC Chairman Ajit Pai

ATLANTA, GA– On March 19, 2019 the Georgia Chamber hosted a breakfast with Federal Communications Commission Chairman, Ajit Pai and NBA legend, Dominique Wilkins to discuss 5G technology. Before the breakfast, Chairman Pai sat down with GAB President, Bob Houghton and Director of Digital Media and Communications, McKenzie Lewis for an interview. Watch the full…

Broadcasters Prepare for Hurricane Michael

ATLANTA, GA– UPDATE 10/10/2018 12:00 p.m.  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff yesterday announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Michael. The FCC requests that communication providers that provide service in any of the areas listed below expeditiously submit and update information through DIRS regarding the status of their…

FCC Activates DIRS In Response To Hurricane Florence

(UPDATE): Thursday, September 21st, 2018 DIRS HAS BEEN DEACTIVATED IN ALL COUNTIES IN GEORGIA.  FCC PUBLIC NOTICE   ATLANTA, GA–   The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staff today announced the activation of the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) in response to Hurricane Florence. The FCC requests that communications providers that provide service in any of the…

Georgia Ties in Newly Elected NAB Board

ATLANTA, Ga– NAB Liaison to the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors, Randy Gravley has been re-elected Chair of the NAB Radio Board. Gravley is also the President/CEO of Tri State Communications. Gravley says, “I’m very humbled to have been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the NAB Radio Board for a second term. …

GAB Day at the Capitol Recap

ATLANTA, GA– The Georgia Association of Broadcasters hosted the second annual, GAB Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, January 31st. Building off our successful event in 2017, the GAB arranged an even bigger and better event for this year. The day began with a light breakfast at 8:00 AM with speakers from 8:30 to 11:00. …