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The fourth annual Friends of Georgia Radio Hall of Fame celebrates the people who make Georgia radio great. From beloved hosts and legendary engineers to industry leaders behind the scenes, this year’s honorees represent the best and brightest in broadcasting.
David Dickey is President and CEO of Dickey Broadcasting, where he launched Atlanta’s first sports-talk radio station, 680 The Fan. He also introduced Urban Adult Contemporary radio on Kiss 104.7FM, bringing the Tom Joyner Show to Atlanta and launching the Atlanta Flashback Festival. Under his leadership, DBC now owns and/or manages several prominent stations, including WCNN, ESPN Atlanta, and News Talk XTRA 106.3FM. Dickey has forged long-term partnerships with Georgia Tech, the Georgia Bulldogs, and the Atlanta Braves, recently extending Braves coverage through 2037.
Steve Hegwood is the founder and CEO of Core Communicators and Core Radio Group, which operates Streetz 94.5 and The Vibe 87.7 in Atlanta and several other stations nationwide. A trailblazer in Black-owned radio, he created the second hip-hop station in the country, Hot 97.5, and discovered talents like Steve Harvey and Ryan Cameron. He also founded the iconic Birthday Bash and Streetzfest, launching the careers of major hip-hop artists. Radio Ink has honored Hegwood and is active in Big Brothers Big Sisters and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
Scott Howard has spent his entire 40+ year broadcasting career in Georgia, including the last 35 years with the University of Georgia Athletic Association. After starting in Milledgeville and Athens radio, he became the play-by-play voice for Georgia football and basketball, succeeding the legendary Larry Munson. Howard also hosts UGA’s weekly coaches’ call-in show and has been behind the mic for three of Georgia’s football national championships. His broadcasts now air on more than 60 stations across the state.
Kevin and Taylor introduced Atlanta to Contemporary Christian radio in 2000 and spent 25 years building 104.7 The Fish into one of the city’s most beloved stations. They served as both on-air talent and leadership staff, setting a high bar for uplifting, listener-focused radio. Even after the station went off the air, they remain deeply respected for their impact on the community and the format. Though their chapter at The Fish has closed, their journey in broadcasting is far from over.
Mike Lawing began his radio career while attending Andrew College, learning engineering hands-on at WCUG in Cuthbert before earning his journalism degree from Georgia State. In 1976, he joined WGST as engineer/producer for Georgia Tech sports, later becoming Chief Engineer and overseeing massive upgrades, including the move to 50,000 watts at 640 AM. During his 43-year career there, he helped expand Clear Channel and iHeart stations across Georgia and built 105.3 FM in Newnan. After retiring in 2020, he now manages major broadcast towers for American Tower in Atlanta.
Scott MacLeod began his Georgia radio career in 1978 and has spent over 40 years at WMVG/WKZR in Milledgeville. He’s known for play-by-play coverage of Georgia College athletics and thousands of high school games across multiple sports. MacLeod is a three-time Georgia Sportscaster of the Year and was inducted into the Georgia College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2011. Through decades of community service and unmatched consistency, he’s become a radio legend in Middle Georgia.
Austin Rhodes has hosted "The Austin Rhodes Show" on WGAC AM/FM since 1992, making it the longest-running weekday drive-time talk show in Georgia. He started in Augusta radio in the early 1980s before working as a news anchor and reporter at WRDW-TV. A former columnist for The Metro Spirit, Rhodes has been a prominent voice in Augusta media for four decades. His career spans news, sports, and opinion journalism with an unmatched record of consistency.
Bert Weiss has hosted "The Bert Show" in Atlanta since 2001, growing it into one of the city’s top-rated morning shows. He created his own syndication and podcast companies, expanding the show to 18 markets and generating over 15 million monthly podcast downloads. In 2003, he founded “Bert’s Big Adventure,” a nonprofit that takes critically ill children to Disney World and supports them year-round. Weiss has been nominated twice for the National Radio Hall of Fame and remains a leading innovator in the industry.
All the news we know about Georgia Radio | Early July 2025
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Jenn Hobby to leave Star 94 to serve as Communications Manager fro CURE Childhood Cancer
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Savannah's Mark Robertson Retires from 98.7 The River/WYKZ after 48 years there
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Ramona DeBreaux back on the air in Atlanta, this time at Kiss 104.1 WALR
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Haley Mason Bartoletta leaves WNGC/WPUP/WGAU in Athens. CMG looking for replacement
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We've got the photo from Middle Georgia Radio Record Hop
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Doug Turnbull switches from radio to TV after a 20-year career at WSB radio
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New Wavelengths podcast with long-time afternoon host at 104.7 the Fish/WFSH -- Beth Bacall
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Beth Bacall, former PM Drive, 104.7 The Fish
Dennis Winslow talks with Beth Bacall, longtime personality at the now defunct 104.7 The Fish/WFSH. Bacall had a storied broadcasting career at legendary stations like KFRC and KYCY in San Francisco and Jammin’ 105.1 in New York City, and anchored afternoons at The Fish for over 13 years. She’s a talent coach, a network personality, has won awards from Gabbys to an Industry Achievement Award from the Christian Music Broadcaster’s Association, and has some great stories and advice.
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Rome Radio Partner's Howard Toole
99X PD and Midday Personality Steve Craig
Streetz 94.5 Owner Steve Hegwood
Jazz 91.9 WCLK's PD David Linton and GM Wendy Williams
Former Fox 97 morning duo-"Randy and Spiff"-Part 1 & Part 2
Former Cox Radio President Bob Neil
The WVLD Valdosta Story-with Ron O'Quinn, Kevin O'Connell, and Bob Raleigh
The Challenges of Small Market Radio-With KJ Allen, Jeff Batten, and Bill Maine
The Story of 94Q's Jazz Flavours with Russ Davis, Fleetwood Gruver, and Don Benson
The GAB Radio Talent Institute 2023 with Madison Gott, Justin Harris, and Massimo Bellow
V-103's 80's & 90s morning stars Mike Roberts and Carol Blackmon
Voiceover stars George Robinson, Randy Reeves, & Jeff Winterson
Long time WKHX PD Neil McGinley & Morning Man Moby in the Morning
Brian Philips, Chief Content Officer/Cumulus-99X, Then & Now
John Asante/Gail Harris-The WRAS Album 88 Story-Pt. 2
Drew Murray/ Jeff Walker-The WRAS Album 88 Story, Pt. 1
Jerry Rogers: Savannah radio icon, owner Quality Rock 105.3
Dwight Douglas: Burkhart/Douglas & Associates
Laura Starling: Mornings WDEN Macon
Kaedy Kiely: 96 Rock, Z93, 97.1 The River (Atlanta)
Bear O'Brian: WCGQ, Kiss, Kissin' 99.3 (Columbus)
Don Benson: WQXI AM/FM, Lincoln Financial (Atlanta)
Mara Davis: WZGC, Dave FM (Atlanta)
Mike Roberts: WVEE V103 (Atlanta)
John Lauer: WGST, WPCH, Georgia Radio News Service (Atlanta)
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Audio is changing.
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We've witnessed the dominance of AM radio,
the growth of FM...
and the emergence of streaming and podcasts.
But one thing hasn't changed:
the opportunity for talented people
to serve listeners with great content.
​Click to watch a great video produced by George Montiel about Georgia broadcasting and the birth of Friends of Georgia Radio:
Join in to help develop the next generation
of innovators in audio through scholarships and mentoring,
and to celebrate those Georgia radio legends
who've accomplished so much.