Calhoun, GA radio station WEBS 1030 AM / W278CD 103.5 FM has suspended on-air operations after more than 50 years.
The station signed-off at 6 pm Sunday.
According to General Manager Ken Payne, “Due to circumstances beyond our control services to our community will come to an end on Sunday.”
Payne continued, “I want to say a very special thank you to the wonderful staff that has worked with us for 39 years. Thanks also going out to the sponsors and loyal listeners. It has been a pleasure, honor and privilege to have served the public for these many years. We hope we have been able to come into your homes, automobiles and businesses by radio with programming that was entertaining and informative.
“Thank you again for being a part of WEBS 1030AM and Kickin’ 103.5FM.”
Sources stated that the bank is foreclosing on the radio station after ownership failed to pay their bank loan.
WIPK 94.5 FM has picked up local high school football coverage from WEBS.
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