Georgia Association of Broadcasters

08/29/2025

Don’t forget to register for this event! 📺📻 https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

Join us at for an exclusive fireside chat with top broadcast execs shaping the future of our industry. 😃

🎙 Curtis LeGeyt – President & CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
🎙 Caroline Beasley – CEO, Beasley Media Group
🎙 Pat LaPlatney – President & CEO, Gray Media

And moderated by Ben Hart, President & General Manager of WJCL News and GAB Chairman. Don’t miss this powerful panel discussion about where we’re headed, and and how we’ll get there!

🔗 Register Here: https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025
🗓 Saturday, Sept. 20th from 12–2 PM at Truist Park

08/28/2025

⚙️ is packed with 4 Society of Broadcast Engineers education sessions — covering metadata, FCC compliance, transmitter site security, and software-first workflows. Attend all four sessions to earn SBE credit! ✅

Plus, don’t miss the Engineer Gathering at the WSB-TV transmitter site and the GAB Honors Lunch, where we’ll celebrate the Ditty-McLemore Award winners, Rick Griffith and Sidney Daniel.

📅 September 19–20 | 📍 Truist Park
🎟 Early bird pricing ends September 1!

🔗 https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

08/27/2025

Have you registered for the GABCON 2025 Welcome Reception at ⚾ Truist Park - Home of the Atlanta Braves? Why wait?!

Taking place Friday, September 19th, the evening features LIVE entertainment from a Saxophonist 🎷🎶 provided by Savannah Music Festival!

Don't wait, secure your 💸 FREE Welcome Reception registration today 🔗 https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

08/26/2025

🚨 AI is changing broadcasting. Are you ready?

Join us at for "AI at Your Station: A Legal, Ethical & Practical Playbook "

📅 Saturday, Sept. 20 at 10:45 AM
📣 Led by Dr. Amanda Bright (UGA) & Claire Ferguson (Gray Media)

Discover how AI is being integrated into local newsrooms, tackle the legal + ethical challenges, and leave with practical strategies you can implement right away.

🎟️ Register here: https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

08/25/2025

🎙️ We’re excited to welcome Ron Harrell of Harrell Media Group to !

This year, Ron is leading two powerful education sessions designed to help broadcasters and leaders thrive:

✨ Managing with Metrics & Magic — Learn how to turn data into creativity and inspire audiences across air, screen, and stream.
✨ Reduce the Noise to Increase the Volume® — Cut through distractions and lead with clarity in today’s fast-paced media world.

Don’t miss your chance to learn from one of the industry’s best.
📅 September 19–20 at Truist Park
🔗 Registration is required: https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

08/22/2025

Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Rising Stars! 💫

These individuals were recognized for their enthusiasm for the broadcasting industry and commitment to excelling in their craft. The GAB is so excited to welcome these standout broadcasters to the ranks of our Rising Stars.

💡 Register for the GABCON 2025 Education Sessions to sit in on the Rising Star panel discussion happening Saturday, September 20th! https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

WTOC-TV
Atlanta News First
WJCL News
My Country 99.3
News 12 26 Augusta
WRBL News 3
WFXG FOX54
WGXA.tv
95.5 WSB
Access WDUN
WGTJ Radio
Georgia News Network iHeartMedia Inc.
WSAV News 3 On Your Side
WUGA FM
WTVM News Leader 9
WJBF NewsChannel 6
WPGA News

08/19/2025

Congratulations 95.5 WSB 2025 National Edward R. Murrow Award Winner!

The 2025 Edward R. Murrow Awards have been announced. The awards honor excellence in electronic journalism.

08/18/2025

🗣Just 32 days until !

Join us September 19–20 at Truist Park for Georgia’s biggest celebration of broadcasters. With a packed schedule of education sessions, networking events, and the GABBY Awards, this is the ULTIMATE industry gathering. Just a few of the highlights ✨

▫️ Future’s Day — connect + learn from industry leaders
▫️ FCC & Legal Update — hear the latest from GAB Counsel
▫️ Education Sessions — news production, engineering, management + more
▫️ The GABBY Awards— celebrating excellence across Georgia broadcasting!

📅 Early Bird pricing ends Sept 1 — secure your spot today!
🔗 https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025

08/15/2025

We’re proud to announce that our teams have been recognized with two NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards. Congratulations to all!

🏆 Investigative (Television – Market 16 and Below)
The Billionaire Broke Girls — produced by George Hansen, Derek Harrison, Dana Tilley, Hunter Boenau, and Derrion Henderson at WMBF News.

🏆 Documentary (Television – Top 15 Markets)
Misdeeds — produced by Luke Carter, Ciara Cummings [pictured], Lindsey Basye, Bailey Williams, and Eric Carlton at Atlanta News First.

08/15/2025

🎉 Announcing the 2025 GAB Honors Awards Recipients for !

These awards honor individuals who have provided exceptional leadership, support, and service to the broadcasting industry in Georgia. We're so excited to celebrate them at our convention on September 19-20, 2025.

🏆 Georgian of the Year- Derek Schiller, President & CEO, Atlanta Braves
🎙 Golden Mic Award- Curtis LeGeyt, President & CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
🏛 Legislator of the Year- Representative Rick Jasperse, Georgia’s 11th District

Click here to read more and register 🔗 https://www.gab.org/the-gab-announces-2025-gab-honors-awards-recipients/

08/13/2025

Join us at for an exclusive fireside chat with top broadcast execs shaping the future of our industry. 😃

🎙 Curtis LeGeyt – President & CEO, National Association of Broadcasters
🎙 Caroline Beasley – CEO, Beasley Media Group
🎙 Pat LaPlatney – President & CEO, Gray Media

And moderated by Ben Hart, President & General Manager of WJCL News and GAB Chairman. Don’t miss this powerful panel discussion about where we’re headed, and and how we’ll get there!

🔗 Register Here: https://gab.regfox.com/gabcon-2025
🗓 Saturday, Sept. 20th from 12–2 PM at Truist Park

08/08/2025

Join us at the inaugural Future’s Day Summit at for an afternoon designed to build skills and connections! Whether you’re a student or in the early stages of your career, this is your chance to meet peers, learn from leaders, and gain valuable career insights.🤝

-Rising Stars Panel Discussion
-Speed-Networking with Industry Pros
-Air Checks & Reel Reviews
-Professional Headshots
-Resume Pointers & More!

📅 Friday, Sept. 19, 2025 | 2–5 PM | Truist Park
📩 Contact our office or send us a DM to register!