In a statement shared on Tuesday, September 17, the FCC announced that previous issues surrounding AM/FM radio fees have now been resolved. Fees made between September 10, 2024, and September 17, 2024, are being reviewed.
“Payment must be received by the Commission no later than 11:59 PM EDT, on September 26, 2024, to avoid an assessment of a late payment penalty and interest,” the commission states.
Previously, the FCC requested radio stations to hold off on making payments on CORES until the issues had been resolved.
Atlanta radio stations are once again joining forces for “Black Radio United for the Vote.” Black Radio United for the Vote is a partnership of KISS 104.1, V103, 1380 News & Talk WAOK, Majic 107.5/97.5, Hot 107.9, Praise 102.5, Classix 102.9, Streetz 94.5, Jazz 91.9 WCLK, Smooth Jazz 101.1, and 104.5 FM.
The goal of these stations is to mobilize voters: first to register to vote, then to actually get to the voting booths. Black Radio United for the Vote’s efforts include hosting voter registration events and making Voter Resources easily accessible on its webpage.
Black Radio United for the Vote first began in 2020 by CMG former Program Director, Terri Avery (who has since retired). Avery organized and led the group in 2020 and 2022. Now, current CMG Program Director, Dyron Ducati is assisting in leading the efforts.
Ducati stated, “I’m so grateful that former KISS programmer, Terri Avery, had the vision to bring the leaders of urban radio in Atlanta together to educate and inspire the community. Black Radio United for the Vote will continue to impact our future through this vetting and voting initiative. It’s a great day to be a broadcaster in Georgia.”
In 2023, Black Radio United for the Vote stations were collectively selected as the Georgia Association of Broadcasters 2023 Broadcaster of the Year.
Longtime broadcaster, Andy Roth, has been announced by Dickey Broadcasting as the new Director of Programming for 680/93.7 The Fan, WCNN-AM. As Director of Programming, Roth will oversee the station’s talk host lineup and manage DBC four regional sports networks, including the Atlanta Braves Radio Network and official Sports Talk Station of the Georgia Bulldogs.
Roth brings three decades of radio experience to his new role. Most recently, Roth served as Brand Manager at 92.3 The Fan, WKRK-FM, in Cleveland.
“I’m thrilled to join the staff of this heritage radio station. David Dickey’s team has been an important part of Atlanta’s sports scene for over 3 decades, and I can’t wait to experience everything from the Atlanta Braves to the crowning of a college football champion in Atlanta as the calendar turns to 2025!” Roth said in a release.
Welcome to Atlanta, Andy!
Georgia radio station, Kicks99 in Augusta, is a finalist for the 2024 CMA Small Market Radio Station of the Year. In a social media post, Kicks99 described the nomination as an “honor” and thanked the station’s listeners for their support.
The 58th annual Country Music Association Awards show will be held in Nashville, Tenn. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024 at 8 p.m. and broadcasted on ABC.
Congratulations to the Kicks99 team!
San Francisco native, Gianna Cefalu, has been announced as WJBF’s new Sports Director. Viewers can watch Cefalu on NewsChannel 6 at 6, 10 and 11 each Monday through Friday.
A 2021 graduate of the University of Utah, Cefalu has spent the past couple years as KLEW TV’s Sports Director in Lewiston, Idaho.
“I’m excited to explore everything Augusta has to offer, including southern food and hospitality,” Cefalu said. “I’m looking forward to covering high school sports, the SEC, ACC, Georgia Southern, local colleges, Masters Tournament and much more in the CSRA.”
As part of GABCON 2024, nine standout broadcasters were selected as the inaugural class of the GAB’s ‘Rising Stars.’ These nine broadcasters are in the early stages of their careers (> 5 years) and were nominated by supervisors for distinguishing themselves as ambitious and driven professionals.
The Rising Stars were featured on a panel, hosted by Piedmont University Professor Emeritus, Dr. Dale Van Cantfort, during the GAB’s annual conference, GABCON. On Saturday, September 7, Rising Stars were honored during the annual GABBY Awards.
