WGMG

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WGMG
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Crawford, Georgia
Broadcast area Athens, Georgia
Frequency 102.1 MHz
BrandingMagic 102.1
Programming
Format Adult contemporary
Ownership
Owner Cox Media Group
(Cox Radio, LLC)
WNGC, WGAU, WPUP, WRFC, WXKT
History
First air date
April 1990
Technical information
Facility ID 48374
Class C3
ERP 10,000 watts
HAAT 100 meters
Transmitter coordinates
33°55′18.00″N83°14′14.00″W / 33.9216667°N 83.2372222°W / 33.9216667; -83.2372222
Links
Webcast Listen Live
Website magic1021.com

WGMG (102.1 FM) is a radio station broadcasting an Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Crawford, Georgia, United States, with studios in Athens, Georgia. The station is owned by Cox Media Group. Its studios are located in Bogart, and its transmitter is located east of Athens.

Contents

Magic 102.1 was the flagship station for Southern Broadcasting Companies. The station was the home of The University of Georgia Lady Dogs Basketball. As of January 2008 WGMG along with sister stations WNGC, WPUP, WRFC, WGAU and WXKT (Washington, GA) were sold to Cox Media Group in Atlanta.

Programming

Notable weekday programming includes "Magic Mornings with Alichia" from 5am-10am, "Magic Middays" with Walker from 10am-2pm, Mookie from 2pm-7pm and nights with Natalie from 7pm-Midnight. Notable weekend programming includes "The Retro Pop Reunion" Saturday nights from 7pm-11pm.

History

In January 2008, it was announced that WGMG was sold (along with sister stations WNGC, WPUP, WRFC, and WGAU) to Cox Radio/Cox Media Group in Atlanta. [1]

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References

  1. "Deals". Broadcasting & Cable . January 28, 2008.