As the 2024 election cycle nears a conclusion, Georgia broadcasters continue to provide their communities with resources and information.
One such example is WJCL Savannah, who released a Voter Facts Guide that provides voters with key information on the election.
Broadcasters have once again proven the essential role they play in safeguarding access to free, unbiased information. Particularly in the case of Georgia, a key swing state in the Presidential election.
Polls close the evening of November 5, 2024 and coverage will continue throughout the night and potentially into the weekend as votes are counted to determine the winner.
Congratulations to Tony Light and Clark Howard of Cox Media Group (CMG) for their induction into the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame!
Tony Light is WSB-TV’s Chief Photographer, capturing more than four decades of groundbreaking news and historic events for the station.
“Tony’s dedication to his craft and his ability to connect with people through his lens has made him a respected figure in the Atlanta media community,” states a bio written for the ceremony.
In 2018, Light was inducted into the National Academy of Television Arts & Science Silver Circle.
Clark Howard’s “The Clark Howard Show,” began airing in 1989 on WGST Radio in Atlanta, offering listeners financial consumer advice. His show quickly gained popularity, ultimately gaining national syndication.
In 1991, Howard joined WSB-TV as a financial affairs TV reporter and in 1993 opened the Consumer Action Center.
Howard hosts “The Clark Howard Show” podcast available on the 95.5 WSB Radio website, and is an author.
In 2015, Howard was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
The induction ceremony was hosted at the InterContinental Buckhead, Monday, October 28, 2024. Light and Howard are joined by Georgia journalists, Valerie Boyd and Maria Saporta in their induction.
The FCC is looking to adopt final rules for FM Geotargeting at its November 21 meeting.
FM boosters have been in an experimental geotargeting stage since the spring, when the FCC determined that stations could “broadcast unique content to hyper-localized listening areas” for 3-minutes per hour from its FM boosters.
Now, the commission is expected to adopt final rules for the practice.
The NAB has expressed concerns of implementing the technology, fearing that geotargeting will hurt small broadcasters by redirecting advertising business away from small market stations. Additionally, the NAB is not confident in GeoBroadcast Solutions’ (GBS) technology and its compatibility with the EAS system.
WSAV bid a happy retirement to longtime member of the sales team, Deb Webb.
Webb’s retirement was celebrated at the Hyatt in downtown Savannah to honor 24 great years of service to the station.
Louie Diaz is exiting his position with Cumulus Media Atlanta after 8 years. Diaz moved to Atlanta in 2016 to take on the role as Program Director of Top 40 Q99.7 and held the corporate title of VP of Top 40 & Rhythmic Top 40.
Leslie Whittle, current Program Director of KRBE in Houston, has been appointed to take on the role that Diaz has played. This will expand her current role, as she will continue to be based out of Houston.
WJCL reports on the 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
The event took place from Oct. 25 – Nov. 1 2024 and saw a higher turnout of Hollywood stars than ever before.
WJCL notes that the festival is taking place in the aftermath of the screenwriters strike from May to September 2023 and the SAG-AFTRA strike from July to November 2023, projects that were paused during this time are now making their way to theaters.
H.R. 3414 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- 266 Cosponsors
S.1669 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2023
- 62 Cosponsors
H.R. 8449 AM for Every Vehicle Act of 2024
Headed by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).
09/18/24 – House of Energy and Commerce passes bill to House floor in 45 – 2 vote
H.R.8072 – Broadcast VOICES Act
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
- 10 Cosponsors
Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act
- 7 Cosponsors
