CMG Atlanta Radio Earns Multiple Top Honors at 2026 GABBY and Merit Awards

CMG Atlanta Radio Earns Multiple Top Honors at 2026 GABBY and Merit Awards

ATLANTA (Oct. 1, 2026) - Cox Media Group (CMG) Radio talent and news teams earned some of Georgia broadcasting's highest honors at the 2026 Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) Awards, capturing multiple GABBY and Merit Awards that recognize excellence in journalism, programming and audience engagement.

The Georgia Association of Broadcasters presents the annual GABBY Awards to recognize outstanding achievement in radio and television broadcasting across the state. The awards celebrate excellence in journalism, programming, public service and innovation while honoring broadcasters who serve their communities with distinction.

CMG Atlanta Radio award winners include:

2026 GABBY Award Winners

Best On-Air Personality or Team (Large Market Radio)• Tad, Drex and Kara, B98.5

Best Newscast (Large Market Radio)• WSB News Team

Best Severe Weather Coverage (Large Market Radio)• WSB News Team

2026 Merit Award Winners

Best Feature Story (Large Market Radio)• Jonathan O'Brien

Best Feature Story (Small Market Radio)• Mary Ryan Howarth (for her work at WAGU (college station in Athens) before joining Atlanta Radio)

"These awards are a reflection of the extraordinary talent, commitment, and passion our teams bring to listeners every single day," said David Abel, VP and General Manager, CMG Atlanta Radio. "Whether it's delivering life-saving information during severe weather, producing trusted local journalism, telling compelling stories that connect with our communities, or creating the kind of entertaining and authentic programming that listeners invite into their lives every day, these teams represent the very best of local radio.

The recognition underscores the continued strength of CMG's Atlanta radio brands and the impact local broadcasters have in informing, entertaining, and serving audiences throughout Georgia.