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Legends of Georgia Radio HOF To Welcome Spriggs
Atlanta radio programmer Pete Spriggs will be among this year’s inductees to the Legends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. He commented to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s Rodney Ho, “It’s really great to be recognized with so many fantastic broadcasters. It was a blessing to have Cox Radio hand me the keys [to Atlanta news/talk WSB-AM] to work beside such great talent. We all accomplished some great things together.” Spriggs took over as program director of WSB-AM in 2000 and served as director of branding and programming. WSB-AM was the top billing radio station in America for four consecutive years. In 2010, Spriggs managed the addition of an FM signal (WSBB) and the departure of Neal Boortz, as well as bringing in new talent such as Herman Cain, Erick Erickson, Eric Von Haessler, and Mark Arum. The station also acquired Rush Limbaugh from cross-town rival WGST. WSB-AM earned multiple Marconi Awards,
Hiding indoors from the heat? Here's what to know about air quality
LISTEN: Georgians escaping the heat by staying indoors are two to five times more at risk of breathing polluted air versus being outdoors. That’s according to the American Lung Association. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge reports on ways to stay healthy at home. Higher temperatures, humidity and indoor air pollutants...
In Georgia, companies want to cut emissions. Utilities are holding them back.
This story is part of a collaboration with Grist and WABE to demystify the Georgia Public Service Commission, the small but powerful state-elected board that makes critical decisions about everything from raising electricity bills to developing renewable energy. With much fanfare and celebration, Georgia Power, the state’s largest electricity provider,...
Macon family remembers grandson killed in downtown gas station shooting
MACON, Ga. — The Bibb County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal Saturday night shooting at the Marathon gas station on Napier Avenue. 23-year-old RaQuavian Smith was shot while leaving the store. His grandmother, Cathy Smith says he was turning his life around. "I couldn't believe it," Smith said.
Neighbors react to second arrest in Lokchapee Landing homicide from 2023
MACON, Ga. — On Sunday, the Bibb County Sheriff's Office said they arrested a second person in connection with a deadly November shooting. Last year, Brian Matthew Brown, known to friends and family as "Matt Brown" was killed outside his home at Lokchapee Landing. In January, the sheriff's office...
Perry man charged with arson in connection to July 8 fire, police say
PERRY, Ga. — The Perry Police Department arrested a man in connection with a structure fire on July 8, according to a release from the department. The release says they arrested Keith Hutchison who has been charged with arson. Hutchison, a Perry resident, is also facing charges of cruelty to children, reckless conduct, criminal damage to property and insurance fraud, according to the release.
Downtown Perry hosts ‘Live at Five’ concert series
PERRY–The Perry Main Street Advisory Board will be hosting the next installment of their “Live at Five” mini concert series Friday July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. This upcoming concert will be the city’s fourth installment; the ongoing series is held the second and fourth Fridays, starting in June and ending in late August.
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