IMPORTANT REGULATORY DEADLINES EXTENDED
Extended deadline has passed.
FCC Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists
In response to the ongoing recovery efforts of Southeastern broadcasters from the effects of Hurricane Helene, and the anticipated effects of Hurricane Milton, the FCC has extended the deadline for Q3 Issues and Programs Lists.
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee will now have until November 10, 2024 to place their third quarter issues/programs lists into their Online Public Inspection File. The deadline for all other states remains as October 10, 2024.
The FCC does urge that while the deadline is extended, licensees are encouraged to file these items as soon as is practicable.
Savannah radio personality Monty Jett passed away on Thursday, October 17, after suffering a heart attack.
Jett served the Lowcountry and Coastal Southeast for 60 years, 40 of those years were spent with the Hilton Head community. His voice became a staple in the Lowcountry, hosting many charitable events. This past St. Patrick’s day, Jett served as the 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshall on Hilton Head.
In July, Jett was recognized by the GAB with a GAB Spirit Award, recognizing individuals who had made significant contributions to broadcasting in the Savannah area.
The 2025 Kiplinger Fellowship applications are open until November 1 to eligible journalists across the globe.
The Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism announces the 2025 fellowship will focus on artificial intelligence (A.I.) and explore appropriate applications of A.I. in journalism. The fellowship will begin on Sunday, March 23 through Friday, March 28, 2025 at Ohio University.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and as part of WSAV’s Buddy Check 3, an initiative lead by Tina Tyus-Shaw, the station has partnered with St. Joseph’s/Candler (SJ/C), WSAV is hosting its 2024 Mammography Day.
On Friday, October 18, the 2024 Mammography Day took place. Hosted by Jenkins High School, students had the opportunity to learn about “good breast health, breast cancer and early detection.”
Throughout her career, Tyus-Shaw has made significant efforts and contributions towards Breast Cancer Awareness. On the third Thursday of each month, Tyus-Shaw airs the Buddy Check 3 segments. Buddy Check 3 is an effort by WSAV to raise awareness and serve as a reminder to self-check.
Tyus-Shaw has been recognized for her dedication on the matter by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department with the Sheriff’s Award of Excellence; the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award; and is a member of the GAB’s Hall of Fame.
After 12 years, Kevin McAlpin is departing the Atlanta Braves Radio Network.
McAlpin shared with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the decision to leave was his own, and that it was time to prioritize being a dad to his two young children. While he is no longer in the world of sports broadcasting, McAlpin hopes to stay engaged with baseball to some degree, either through podcasting or through The Fan.
In his absence, the Atlanta Braves Radio Network is in search of a new pregame and postgame host.
Georgia broadcasters report on record early voting turnout.
“As of Friday morning, more than 600,000 ballots had been cast in the midterm elections, according to the Georgia Secretary of State’s office,” WABE reports.
WALB in Albany spoke with one of the early voters, who shared, “I didn’t want to miss this because I wanted to be included in this part of history. I want to make my vote count,” Patricia Rhodes.
Early voting ends on Nov. 1, with election day taking place on Nov. 5.
On October 14, 2024, the Edward R. Murrow Awards Gala took place at Gotham Hall in New York City.
Atlanta stations took home eight awards:
Network TV
- Hard News
Railroaded
InvestigateTV and ProPublica
Atlanta, GA
Large Market TV
- Digital
WANF Atlanta News First
WANF Atlanta News First
Atlanta, GA - Hard News
Shoot the Hostage
WANF Atlanta News First
Atlanta, GA - Investigative Reporting
In Plane Sight
WANF Atlanta News First
Atlanta, GA
Large Market Radio
- News Series
Investigation: Fulton’s Property Tax Collection Ensnares Black Families’ Homes and Wealth
WABE News – Public Broadcasting Atlanta
Atlanta, GA - Newscast
Atlanta’s Morning News
WSB Radio
Atlanta, GA
Small Market TV
- Excellence in Innovation
More than a Number: Giving a Face to the Victim and a Voice to the Family
13WMAZ-TV
Macon, GA - Overall Excellence
WRDW-TV News 12
WRDW-TV
Augusta, GA
Cox Media Group (CMG) stations across the Southeast provided nearly $1 million in relief for victims of Hurricane Helene.
CMG Atlanta’s 10 stations delivered 13 trailers of relief support to three southeast Georgia cities through its Convoy of Care foundation. Convoy of Care is a collaboration of WSB-TV, CMG Radio Atlanta, law enforcement, Caring for Others, and the Georgia Motor Trucking Association. The donation link has raised an additional $33 thousand in relief funds.
Beginning on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Gray Television debuted a new national anthem rendition across all of its stations.
Before television adapted a 24/7 format, it was tradition for Gray stations to sign on, and sign off on the day by broadcasting the national anthem. Despite straying from the tradition over the years, Gray Television is being reintroduced.
The rendition is the first production that Gray has done at Assembly Atlanta for use by its own stations.
In the aftermath of navigating Hurricane Helene, Hargrove continues to settle into his new role.
“The employees at WFXG and our parent company Lockwood have all been extremely welcoming and great, great people to work with. From that standpoint, it’s been really exciting,” Hargrove says.
Hargrove’s plans for the station include digging deeper into the Augusta community than ever before.
“Lockwood hasn’t owned the station for too-terribly long. We have a lot we can bring to Augusta and want to be a part of a growth solution and a positive image solution for the community,” says Hargrove.
The GAB welcomes Brad and his family to Georgia, and is excited to further its relationship with Augusta and WFXG.
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