Cumulus Media Announces Sale of 97.9 FM Translator and Frequency Realignments for OG and 99X in Atlanta

ATLANTA, GA - May 9, 2026 - Cumulus Media announces the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator and a series of frequency and HD channel realignments designed to improve signal efficiency and support long-term brand growth in the market.

As part of these changes:

• OG, ATL's Classic Hip Hop, will move from 97.9 FM to 98.9 FM. OG will also shift from WWWQ-FM/HD3 to WWWQ-FM/HD2.
• 99X (WNNX-FM) will continue to air on 100.5 FM and will discontinue its simulcast on 98.9 FM and WWWQ-FM/HD2.
• Until the sale of the 97.9 FM translator is finalized, Cumulus Atlanta will temporarily simulcast OG on both 97.9 FM and 98.9 FM.

Justin Schaflander, Vice President/Market Manager, Cumulus Atlanta, said: "The pending sale of the 97.9 FM translator, together with these frequency realignments, reflects our disciplined approach to optimizing our Atlanta assets. These moves strengthen signal efficiency and position our brands for continued growth."

Cumulus Media owns and operates four powerful audio brands across its radio and digital platforms in Atlanta, including: New Country 101.Five/WKHX-FM (Country); 99X/WNNX-FM/HD (Classic Alternative); Q99.7/WWWQ-FM (CHR); and OG 98.9/WWWQ-FM/HD2 (Classic Hip Hop).

For more information or to stream 99X, visit: https://www.99xatl.com/. To stream OG, Atlanta's Classic Hip Hop, visit: https://www.og979.com/.

About Cumulus Media

Cumulus Media is an audio-first media company delivering premium content to a quarter billion people every month - wherever and whenever they want it. Cumulus Media engages listeners with high-quality local programming through 393 owned-and-operated radio stations across 84 markets; delivers nationally-syndicated sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming from iconic brands including the NFL, the NCAA, the Masters, Infinity Sports Network, AP News, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and many other world-class partners across more than 9.500 affiliated stations through Westwood One, the largest audio network in America; and inspires listeners through the Cumulus Podcast Network, an established and influential platform for original podcasts that are smart, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Cumulus Media provides advertisers with personal connections, local impact, and national reach through broadcast and on-demand digital, mobile, social, and voice-activated platforms, as well as integrated digital marketing services, powerful influencers, full-service audio solutions, industry-leading research and insights, and live event experiences. For more information, visit https://www.cumulusmedia.com. 

Media Contact: Lisa Dollinger, Dollinger Strategic Communication for Cumulus Media, 512.633.4084, [email protected].