Atlanta Radio: Cumulus Sells Translator and Realigns Frequencies

Atlanta-based Cumulus Media announced it has sold its 97.9 translator signal to Radio Training Network, which is based in Lakeland, Florida. Once the FCC clears the deal, 97.9 will become the Joy FM, a Christian pop station.

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/.