tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51916294283776089212024-03-19T03:58:16.753-07:00GPB CommunicationsGeorgia Public Broadcastinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01188597041798229087noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-16998394068080052432009-03-10T07:03:00.000-07:002009-03-10T07:09:03.710-07:00GPB Broadcasts Live Coverage of GHSA Basketball Championships on GPB TV and GPB.orgBOYS AND GIRLS GHSA BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS BROADCAST LIVE ON GPB and GPB.ORG<br />GHSA Semifinals On March 11 & 12 Will Be Webcast Only<br />Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14 Watch Live Game Broadcasts and Webcasts<br />GPB Also Airs AAASP Georgia Wheelchair Basketball Championship<br /><br />This week, Georgia Public Broadcasting - your PBS station serving all of Georgia - takes to the court again with live broadcast coverage of the Boys and Girls Georgia High School Association Basketball Championships from the Arena at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth on Friday, March 13 and from the Macon Coliseum on Saturday, March 14. Georgia’s top Class A, AA, AAA, AAAA and AAAAA teams go head-to-head for the honor of being State Champions in 2009.<br />In addition to the live television broadcast of the championship games, GPB will also give basketball fans a chance to watch live webcasts of the games. On the day of broadcast, viewers may go to Georgia Public Broadcasting’s home page at www.gpb.org to watch the games live on the web.<br /><br />Also, GPB will host a live webcast only of the GHSA Basketball Semifinals Class 4A and 5A Boys and Girls games at www.gpb.org on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12 beginning at 4 PM until 8:30 PM.<br />And, for the sixth consecutive year, we are proud to present the annual AAASP Wheelchair Basketball Championship, Saturday, March 14 at 9:30 AM.<br />The broadcast schedule is as follows:<br />Friday, March 13: Saturday, March 14:<br />3:00 PM Class AAAA Girls 9:30 AM AAASP Wheelchair<br />4:45 PM Class AAAA Boys 11:00 AM Class A Girls<br />7:00 PM Class AAAAA Girls 12:45 PM Class A Boys<br />8:45 PM Class AAAAA Boys 3:00 PM Class AA Girls<br />4:45 PM Class AA Boys<br />7:00 PM Class AAA Girls<br />8:45 PM Class AAA Boys<br /><br />For more information on the games, go to gpb.org/basketball.<br />GPB’s broadcast of the GHSA Boys and Girls Basketball Championships is made possible by Georgia High School Association, GAcollege411, Georgia Lottery, Georgia EMC and Regions.<br /><br />ATTENTION BROADCASTERS:<br />GPB will stream games live at www.gpb.org . For more information or questions, please contact GPB’s NOC Operations department at NOC@gpb.org or 404.685.2340.<br />To use our broadcast signal, please tune in to one of our nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta’s Channel 8.1; Albany - WABW/14.1, Augusta - WCES/20.1, Chatswoth - WCLP/18.1, Columbus - WJSP/28.1, Dawson - WACS/25.1, Macon - WDCO/29.1, Savannah - WVAN/9.1, Waycross - WXGA/8.1.<br />Broadcasters: If any portion of GPB’s footage is used on-air, a courtesy credit is required. Please note the courtesy should be to GPB or Georgia Public Broadcasting (not GPTV). Questions? Please contact Mandy Wilson at 404.685.2427.<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.<br />Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - Channel 8.1; Albany - WABW/14.1, Augusta - WCES/20.1, Chatsworth - WCLP/18.1, Columbus - WJSP/28.1, Dawson - WACS/25.1, Macon - WMUM/29.1, Savannah - WVAN/9.1, Waycross - WXGA/8.1.<br />-GPB-Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-92033180298663902492009-02-11T13:31:00.000-08:002009-02-11T13:33:21.708-08:00GPB Television Goes Digital February 17GEORGIA PUBLIC BROADCASTING TELEVISION<br />WILL TRANSITION TO DIGITAL ON FEBRUARY 17<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting Television, the PBS station serving all of Georgia with nine transmitters across the state, will end analog operations as originally scheduled on February 17. GPB’s new digital transmitters will go on the air at higher power shortly after Midnight on Wednesday, February 18.<br /><br />Although the national transition from analog to digital television has been delayed until June 12, the FCC is allowing stations under certain circumstances to transition earlier. After assessing the cost of maintaining a failing analog system until June 12 and the capability to improve the quality of its digital service to viewers, GPB officials determined that it was best to move forward with the digital transition as originally scheduled.<br /><br />“GPB is committed to being good stewards of our member funding for programming and state funding for equipment enhancements that will make digital broadcasting possible,” said GPB Acting Executive Director Bonnie Bean. “One of GPB’s primary goals in the decision to move ahead with digital transition is to assure the continued reliability and enhanced quality of our services to Georgians.”<br /><br />Since the national digital conversion was announced, GPB has conducted significant outreach with various community groups and the Federal Communications Commission to ensure that all Georgians are prepared for digital conversion. GPB remains committed to this effort and will continue to educate viewers about issues involved with digital conversion, including converter box connection, updates on the national coupon program and antenna and reception issues. GPB will also continue to promote its expanded PBS and local programming content available through its two new digital networks, GPB Knowledge, launched in the fall of 2008 and GPB Kids, launched in January of this year.<br /><br />Viewers with questions about digital conversion issues can visit GPB’s website at www.gpb.org/digital or contact GPB via phone at 1.800.222.4788 or email at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a>. Viewer mail should be directed to GPB Member and Audience Services, 260 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-69898319233600554872009-02-05T06:53:00.000-08:002009-02-05T06:56:27.591-08:00Congress Extends Deadline for Digital Conversion to June 12Congress has extended the deadline for digital conversion to June 12. Stay tuned to GPB for more information and get ready! Visit gpb.org/digitalMandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-37230716401158333712009-01-12T08:54:00.000-08:002009-01-12T08:57:27.725-08:00GPB Provides Multi-Platform Coverage of the Georgia General Assembly Beginning January 12Continuing its tradition of providing in-depth quality news and public affairs programming, Georgia Public Broadcasting will provide extensive coverage of the 2009 Georgia General Assembly on television, radio and the web.<br /><br />GPB will utilize its reporting staff for the long-running television series Lawmakers, which will be broadcast over television, radio and at www.gpb.org. Lawmakers is hosted by David Zelski and Nwandi Lawson.<br /><br />Each weeknight the assembly is in session, beginning Monday, January 12, GPB Television will air Lawmakers at 7 PM. The program also encores on GPB’s statewide digital channel GPB Knowledge at 7 AM weekdays. For the first time, Lawmakers will be broadcast over GPB Radio each weeknight at 8 PM. Also, Lawmakers will be available live and archived at www.gpb.org/lawmakers.<br /><br />GPB will have at least five reporters at the State Capitol. Listeners can hear the reports as part of GPB Radio’s daily broadcast of Georgia Gazette with host Ricky Bevington at 6 PM (7 PM in Athens and rebroadcast each night at 11 PM) and during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.<br /><br />GPB will also provide extensive coverage of Governor Perdue's State of the State Address scheduled for Wednesday, January 14 at 10 AM. GPB Knowledge will carry a live broadcast of the program. GPB Radio will also broadcast it live at 10 AM, and web users can view the live Webcast at http://www.gpb.org/lawmakers/stateofthestate.<br />GPB will also carry coverage of the State of the State address in a special one-hour edition of Lawmakers at 7 PM. GPB Radio will carry the audio version of the one-hour special edition of Lawmakers at 8 PM.<br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.<br />Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta – Channel 8; Albany - WABW/14, Augusta - WCES/20, Chatsworth - WCLP/18, Columbus - WJSP/28, Dawson - WACS/25, Macon - WMUM/29, Savannah - WVAN/9, Waycross - WXGA/8.<br /><br />Watch GPB Knowledge on these channels across Georgia: Atlanta – Channel 8.3; Albany – 14.3; Augusta – 20.3, Chatsworth – 18.3, Columbus – 28.3, Dawson – 25.3, Macon – 29.3, Savannah – 9.3, Waycross – 8.3.<br /><br />Listen to Georgia Public Broadcasting on these stations: Albany - 91.7 FM; Athens - 91.7 FM; Augusta - 90.7 FM; Brunswick - 88.9 FM; Carrollton - 90.7 FM; Columbus - 88.1 FM; Dahlonega - 89.5 FM; Dalton – 98.9, FM; Demorest - 88.3 FM; Folkston – 91.3 FM; Fort Gaines - 90.9 FM; Macon - 89.7 FM; Savannah - 91.1 FM, Rome – 97.7 FM, Tifton - 91.1 FM; Valdosta - 91.7 FM; Waycross - 90.1 FM.<br /><br />-GPB-Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-57136804110690570432008-12-15T12:41:00.000-08:002008-12-15T12:42:41.821-08:00GPB Stations Off Air December 18 Due to Digital UpgradeGeorgia Public Broadcasting Television & Radio Will Be Off-Air<br />In Southeast Georgia For Digital Upgrades<br /> Beginning Thursday, December 18 at 1 AM<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting television and radio stations in Cochran, Warm Springs, Waycross, Pembroke, Chatsworth, Augusta and Wrens will be off-air due to digital upgrades beginning Thursday, December 18 at 1 AM. The outrage is expected to last for a period of up to six hours and is crucial to GPB’s DTV upgrade.<br /><br />“We would like to apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause our valued audience across the state of Georgia,” said GPB Acting Executive Director Bonnie Bean. “For questions or concerns, please contact GPB’s Member & Audience Services department at 1.800.222.4788.”<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.<br /><br />Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta – Channel 8; Albany - WABW/14; Augusta - WCES/20; Chatsworth - WCLP/18; Columbus - WJSP/28; Dawson - WACS/25; Macon - WMUM/29; Savannah - WVAN/9; and Waycross - WXGA/8.<br /><br />Listen to Georgia Public Broadcasting on these stations: Albany - 91.7 FM; Athens - 91.7 FM; Augusta - 90.7 FM; Brunswick - 88.9 FM; Carrollton - 90.7 FM; Columbus - 88.1 FM; Dahlonega - 89.5 FM; Dalton – 98.9, FM; Demorest - 88.3 FM; Folkston – 91.3 FM; Fort Gaines - 90.9 FM; Macon - 89.7 FM; Savannah - 91.1 FM, Rome – 97.7 FM, Tifton - 91.1 FM; Valdosta - 91.7 FM; Waycross - 90.1 FM.<br /><br /><br />-GPB-Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-2539120352168673652008-11-03T13:44:00.001-08:002008-11-03T13:47:54.692-08:00GPB Partners with Georgia Crisis & Access Line for Special Programming November 9Georgia Public Broadcasting will present a special afternoon of programming in partnership with the Georgia Crisis & Access Line that focuses on depressive disorders and mental health issues on Sunday, November 9 beginning at 4 PM with Depression: Out of the Shadows. Following the broadcast of Depression: Out of the Shadows, veteran journalist Jane Pauley, who wrote about having a bipolar disorder in her autobiography Skywriting: Out of the Blue, will host a panel discussion with mental health experts to discuss the issues raised in the film. At 6 PM, GPB will air the one-hour documentary Men Get Depression.<br /><br />GPB is also partnering with the Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL) for the second time to create program outreach around Depression: Out of the Shadows. GPB first worked with GCAL in May of this year to present the programming during Mental Health Month. During the broadcast of the program, GCAL received over 400 phone calls from viewers seeking mental health resources as a result of tuning into GPB for the program.<br /><br />During the November 9 broadcast, GPB will post the GCAL phone number on the screen throughout the programming so that viewers can call in with questions. GCAL is operated by the Georgia Department of Human Resources Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disability and Addictive Diseases and Behavioral Health Link to provide toll-free access to service location and appointment scheduling, crisis counseling with licensed clinicians, and deployment of emergency services.<br /><br />"With the stigma that goes with mental illness and depression in our society, even today, it is hard to make that first step to pick up the '400-pound' phone. The Georgia Crisis & Access Line works to make accessibility of care as easy as possible." David Covington, CEO, Behavioral Health Link (Georgia Crisis & Access Line).<br /><br />Depression:Out of the Shadows tells the dramatic stories of people of different ages, from diverse backgrounds, who live with various forms of clinical depression — and explores its causes and treatments. The film also features several of the nation’s leading mental health experts, who explain current theories about the causes of depression and pharmaceutical and counseling treatments that have proved successful.<br /><br />Men Get Depression is a one-hour documentary that explores the corrosive effect of depression on the self, relationships and careers through the intimate profiles of real men, including a former NFL quarterback, a Fortune 500 CEO, and Iraq War veteran, a university professor, a pastor and others.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-75671048022532717232008-11-03T13:36:00.001-08:002008-11-03T13:42:56.387-08:00GPB Provides Election Coverage November 4 Via TV, Radio & The WebGeorgia Public Broadcasting is continuing its reputation of providing in-depth, quality news and public affairs programming for Georgians by offering national and statewide local Election Night coverage across multiple content platforms - GPB Radio, <a href="http://www.gpb.org/">http://www.gpb.org/</a>, GPB Television, and its new digital television channel GPB Knowledge.<br /><br />From 9 PM – Midnight, GPB Television will carry special PBS Election Night coverage from The NewsHour with anchor Jim Lehrer and senior correspondents Judy Woodruff, Gwen Ifill, Ray Suarez, Jeffrey Brown and Margaret Warner and correspondent Kwame Holman, including live reports from the election night headquarters of presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama. During the NewsHour election coverage from 9 PM – Midnight on GPB Television, GPB will provide local updates during each hour of broadcast.<br /><br />GPB’s new digital channel, GPB Knowledge, will broadcast Georgia Votes 2008 from 9 PM to Midnight. GPB Television’s David Zelski will anchor the program and be joined in the studio by GPB Radio News Director Susanna Capelouto to provide in-depth coverage and analysis with political experts.<br /><br />Confirmed guests for Georgia Votes 2008 include Chuck Clay, former state senate republican leader, co-founder of the Internet news site Insider Advantage and partner with the law firm Brock, Clay, Calhoun & Rogers; former democratic congressman Buddy Darden, now serving with the law firm McKenna, Long& Aldridge; Arnold Fleischmann, Ph.D, of The University of Georgia’s political science department; Desiree Pedescleaux, Ph.D, of Spelman College’s political science department; and Stephanie Ramage, news editor with The Sunday Paper, an Atlanta publication.<br /><br />GPB Radio will broadcast election coverage from 7 PM to Midnight in partnership with Atlanta’s WABE 90.1 FM and NPR. GPB Radio’s Rickey Bevington will be joined in the studio by WABE’s Charles Edwards to provide the most up-to-date local coverage. GPB -Radio will have reporters in Macon, Savannah, Augusta, Athens and throughout metro Atlanta to bring viewers and listeners updates on local races. In addition, Bevington and Edwards will provide content for Georgia Votes 2008, and the program will be streamed live on GPB’s website at <a href="http://www.gpb.org/election">www.gpb.org/election</a>.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-80913190150539285952008-10-01T10:10:00.000-07:002008-10-01T10:11:38.064-07:00Georgia Public Broadcasting Launches GPB KnowledgeGeorgia Public Broadcasting Launches GPB Knowledge<br />All-New Digital Channel Features Programming from GPB Education,<br />Great Documentaries and Public Affairs and Lifestyle Programming<br /><br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting, the PBS Station serving all of Georgia, launched GPB Knowledge, an all-new digital channel, today. The new channel features quality educational content for teachers and students, great documentaries, as well as public affairs and lifestyle programming.<br /><br />“Georgia Public Broadcasting is excited we are now able through our new digital broadcast capabilities to extend access to our extensive educational offerings to all citizens across the state,” said GPB Executive Director Nancy Hall. “We will continue to work closely with our various education programming partners to enrich the value of the learning experience available to all Georgians through GPB as well as expand our offerings to Georgia learners of all ages.”<br /><br />Educators and learners of all ages in Georgia depend on GPB Education to provide top quality programs that meet Georgia curriculum standards and provide expanded learning options. As part of the schedule lineup, GPB Knowledge is providing programs that examine Southern regional history such as Georgia Stories and American History Through Southern Eyes and provide greater access to programming such as GED Connection, Workplace Essential Skills and Road Trip, which were previously available only through GPB Education’s satellite network or over GPB Television’s Overnight Schedule.<br /><br />"GPB Knowledge is going to be a wonderful tool for our schools and our citizens," said State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox. "This channel will help students of all ages to get the information and education they need to be successful in the 21st century.”<br /><br />In the Atlanta area, viewers can continue to enjoy GPB Television’s top quality programming on Channel 8 (analog) and 8.1 (digital/HD) and set their digital tuners to<br />8. 3 to receive GPB Knowledge.<br /><br />(More…)<br /><br /><br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting Launches GPB Knowledge – Page 2<br /><br /><br /><br />Viewers of GPB Television’s statewide broadcasts in other markets can also continue to enjoy its programming at the regular dial setting. GPB Knowledge is now available as well at the following digital channel destinations: Albany (14.3); Augusta (20.3); Chatsworth (18.3); Columbus (28.3); Dawson (25.3); Macon (29.3); Savannah (9.3) and Waycross (8.3). For cable and satellite channel information, viewers should check with their local providers.<br /><br />“Georgia Public Broadcasting’s new digital channel, GPB Knowledge, is an important addition to our state’s educational efforts,” said State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond. “In today’s competitive job market, it is critical that workers continuously expand their knowledge and skills in order to be successful. GPB Knowledge will be a vital resource in helping them achieve their career goals, while simultaneously helping to ensure that Georgia develops and maintains a world-class work force.”<br /><br />Programming for GPB Knowledge also includes public affairs favorites Washington Week, Nightly Business Report, Frontline, Tavis Smiley and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, which will be featured at alternate broadcast times from GPB Television’s regular schedule. GPB Knowledge will also air Charlie Rose and the BBC World News exclusively. In addition to great PBS shows like American Experience, American Masters and NOVA, GPB Knowledge will broadcast specials like the critically-acclaimed Ken Burns documentary The War. GPB Knowledge will also feature award-winning GPB Original Productions such as Georgia Traveler, Gardening in Georgia and Georgia Outdoors.<br /><br /> “The Technical Education System of Georgia is excited about GPB Knowledge and the great digital programming it offers to Georgians,” said Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson. “We congratulate Georgia Public Broadcasting, our long-time partner in education, on bringing great telecasts like Road Trip to viewers throughout our state.”<br /><br />For a complete lineup and to learn more about GPB Knowledge, visit the website at <a href="http://www.gpb.org/GPBKnowledge">http://www.gpb.org/GPBKnowledge</a>.<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multimedia educational products and services. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.gpb.org/">www.gpb.org</a>.<br /><br /><br />- GPB -Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-14133150980737780792008-09-19T06:33:00.000-07:002008-09-19T06:34:36.772-07:00GPB Radio Dedicates An Evening of Programming To The Musical Legacy Of John ColtraneOn Friday, September 19, GPB Radio celebrates the 82nd birthday of the late tenor saxophone legend John Coltrane with an evening of special programming. Coltrane, born September 23, 1926, was an artist who was considered to be one of the most important and controversial figures in jazz. At 9 PM, GPB Radio will feature a special entitled, “The Making of A Love Supreme,” hosted by Mos Def. This program will be followed by The Jazz Spot with Masani at 10 PM and the 7th Annual Tribute To Trane, two full hours of musing, memories and music in honor of John Coltrane. <br /><br />GPB is proud of its increased commitment to regionally-produced jazz radio programming. GPB Radio features Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland Fridays at 8 PM, The Jazz Spot with Masani Fridays 9 to Midnight, Don Kennedy’s Big Band Jump Sundays at 6 PM, and a new program, Ab’s Place, overnights Saturdays and Sundays midnight until 6 AM.<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of jazz, the great American-born art form. For more information jazz programming offered on GPB Radio, contact us at jazz@gpb.org.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-41494074749392612672008-09-12T07:36:00.000-07:002008-09-12T07:56:24.507-07:00FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA FEATURES NORTHSIDE-WARNER ROBINS AT CARVER-COLUMBUSGeorgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta are continuing the innovative partnership FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA with a live webcast of two division title winning teams, Northside-Warner Robins at Carver-Columbus on Friday, September 12 at 7:30 PM.<br /><br /> FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA is a unique media-rich website that truly gives fans an interactive experience. The website features SCORE Atlanta blogs and real-time score updates along with live game webcasts and archived games on demand. Fans are invited to show their team spirit by submitting stories, photos and videos. The website is updated continually with archived games, highlight replays, the latest rankings, pictures and videos from the game. GPB invites cheerleaders, bands, drill teams, and fans to log on and upload pictures and stories from any Georgia high school!<br /><br /> This is a perfect place to gather and enjoy all that FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA has to offer. It’s a great way for out-of-town relatives to view games live on the web or see it on demand at their convenience. Coaches can use the archives for player review and college scouts can see games from all over the state. It’s also a fun place for GPB to showcase great breakaway banners, mascot antics, band formations and fan fun.<br /><br /> Log on to www.gpb.org/football for a complete list of upcoming games and get in the game with Georgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta for FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA! <br /> Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-24743991122999259342008-09-05T11:11:00.000-07:002008-09-05T11:14:07.082-07:00GPB Radio Announces New Program Schedule Beginning September 6GPB Radio Announces New Program Schedule Beginning September 6<br />Public Broadcasting Favorites The NewsHour and Rick Steves Come to Radio<br />Georgia Gazette Expands to Weekends and GPB Goes Green<br />with Sustainable Georgia<br /> Enjoy a Variety of Music with GPB On Stage, Ab’s Place, Savannah Music Festival Live, Harmonia and Coastal Nocturne<br /><br />GPB Radio is excited to introduce several new shows to its weekend and weekday programming lineup beginning Saturday, September 6. New additions include The NewsHour, Travel with Rick Steves, Sustainable Georgia, Ab’s Place, Savannah Music Festival Live, Harmonia and Coastal Nocture. Plus, GPB Radio’s award-winning Georgia Gazette has now expanded to weekends with a new program, Weekend Gazette. Also, GPB’s popular locally-produced GPB On Stage moves to 8 PM Saturday nights, immediately following A Prairie Home Companion.<br /><br />“Our audience doesn’t stand still, and neither does GPB Radio,” according to GPB Radio Program Manager Rob Maynard. “The new programming we’re bringing to Georgians is an even mix of the compelling information and innovative music performances that public radio does best. I’m proudest of the fact that most of these new programs are created right here in Georgia, which nicely balances our lineup of nationally-syndicated programs.”<br /><br />Listeners can wake up, get out of bed and traverse the world Saturdays at 6 AM during Travel with Rick Steves, a fun show that teaches listeners how to explore the world smartly, smoothly and thoughtfully. Host Rick Steves welcomes guest experts to the studio and takes listener calls.<br /><br />GPB’s award-winning program, Georgia Gazette has expanded to become part of the GPB Radio Weekend lineup. Weekend Gazette, hosted by Valarie Edwards, will examine the week’s important topics and provide interviews from people across the state. Tune into Weekend Gazette Saturdays at 12 PM and listen to the rebroadcast Sundays at 4 PM.<br /><br /><br />GPB Radio is giving listeners interested in sustainability and green initiatives in their homes and communities a place to go with Sustainable Georgia. This GPB-produced weekly program will feature interviews with notable Georgians involved in the movement toward sustainability. In addition, the program will feature information from around the state, a weekly Georgia Earth Newscast, the Isla Earth feature and even “recycled music” – songs with an environmental message. Tune into Sustainable Georgia at 12:30 PM Saturdays and the rebroadcast at 4:30 PM Sundays and 11:30 PM Tuesdays. In addition, you can email the show at <a href="mailto:gogreen@gpb.org">gogreen@gpb.org</a> and listen on demand or post to the blog at <a href="http://www.gpb.org/gogreen">www.gpb.org/gogreen</a>.<br /><br />GPB Radio’s local performance series, GPB on Stage moves to Saturdays at 8 PM, immediately following A Prairie Home Companion. GPB On Stage features many notable series and performances. September will feature Eddie’s Attic Presents, Evening Star from Sautee Nacoochee, and The Mountain Music and Medicine Show from Dahlonega’s Historic Holly Theater. Additionally, upcoming performances include noted musician and Twiggs County resident Chuck Leavell and A Prairie Home Companion regular Fred Newman.<br /><br />Ab's Place, hosted by Abdul Taymullah, is a new straight ahead jazz show with emphasis on the emerging artists whose musical expression is influenced by the music of such mid-period greats as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Dexter Gordon. Ab's Place will also have artist profiles and artist features as the show takes shape. The program will air on GPB Radio overnight Saturdays and Sundays, Midnight to 6 AM.<br /><br /><br />To keep up with its audience’s increasing interest in quality, in-depth news and information, GPB Radio will add The News Hour Mondays - Thursday at 8 PM immediately following News and Notes with Farai Chideya beginning Monday, September 8. GPB Radio Program Manager Rob Maynard sees the program as an important addition. “Our listeners are actively engaged in their communities and with the world,” says Maynard, “We’ve always been proud to be associated with The News Hour on GPB Television and this radio re-broadcast is a natural extension of that relationship.”<br /><br />The Savannah Music Festival has become Georgia’s largest musical arts festival, featuring world-class musicians and international audiences. Starting Monday, September 8, GPB Radio will host Savannah Music Festival Live Mondays at 9 PM. The series will be hosted by Rob Gibson and feature live performances by artists such as the Emerson String Quartet, Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at the Lincoln Center Orchestra and special programs showcasing Georgia natives such as Johnny Mercer and Wycliffe Gordon.<br /><br />Harmonia, produced at WFIU from Indiana University, explores music from the Middle Ages to 17th Century. Hosted by early music scholar Angela Mariani, Harmonia offers the music of earlier periods along with cultural, social and historical context and evocative commentary. Harmonia returns to GPB Radio Mondays at 10 PM.<br /><br />Night Owls can tune into to GPB Radio Monday -Thursday from 12 AM to 3 AM for Coastal Nocturne. Coastal Nocturne is produced in Savannah at the 91.1 FM WSVH Skidaway Island studios by long-time GPB Radio staffers Bethany Ford, Russell Wells and Eric Nauert.<br /><br />Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.<br />Listen to GPB Radio on these stations: Albany - 91.7 FM, Athens - 91.7 FM, Augusta - 90.7 FM, Brunswick - 88.9 FM, Carrollton - 90.7 FM, Columbus - 88.1 FM, Dahlonega - 89.5 FM, Dalton – 98.9 FM, Demorest - 88.3 FM, Folkston – 91.3, Fort Gaines - 90.9 FM, Macon - 89.7 FM, Rome – 97.7 FM, Savannah - 91.1 FM, Tifton - 91.1 FM, Valdosta - 91.7 FM, Waycross - 90.1 FM.<br />-GPB-Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-36499580994304247402008-09-05T06:50:00.000-07:002008-09-05T06:54:25.490-07:00Check Out Football Fridays In Georgia at www.gpb.org/footballGeorgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta are continuing the innovative partnership FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA with the live webcast of the Region 6 Class 5A Cobb County blockbuster Kell at Walton high school football game Friday, September 5 at 7:30 PM. FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA is a unique media-rich website that truly gives fans an interactive experience with SCORE Atlanta blogs and real-time score updates. In addition to the live game webcasts, fans can also enjoy archived games on demand and show their team spirit by submitting stories, photos and videos. The website is continually updated throughout each week with archived games, replay highlights, the latest rankings and pictures and videos from the game.<br /><br />And, it’s not just about the pigskin. GPB invites cheerleaders, bands, drill teams and fans alike to log on and upload pictures and stories.<br /><br />This is a perfect place to gather and enjoy all that FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA has to offer. It’s a great way for out-of-town relatives to view games live on the web or see it on demand at their convenience. Coaches can use the archives for player review and college scouts can see games from all over the state. It’s also a fun place for GPB to showcase great breakaway banners, mascot antics, band formations and fan fun.<br /><br />Log on to www.gpb.org/football for a complete list of upcoming games and get in the game with Georgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta for FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA!Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-32623049685871536522008-08-28T13:29:00.000-07:002008-08-28T13:32:55.806-07:00Check Out Football Fridays in Georgia at www.gpb.org/footballGeorgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta announce the launch of a new website dedicated to high school football. FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA is a unique, media rich website featuring live webcasts and archived games on demand.The first featured game is Marist at St. Pius on Friday, August 29 at 7:30 PM. Fans are invited to submit stories, photos and videos. During the webcast, enjoy SCORE Atlanta blogs and real-time score updates. Then, check back all week to watch the game again, see replays, get the latest rankings, and view pictures and videos from the game. And, it’s not just about the pigskin. GPB invites cheerleaders, bands, drill teams and fans alike to log on and upload pictures and stories.<br /><br /> This is a perfect place to gather and enjoy all that FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA has to offer. It’s a great way for out-of-town relatives to view games live on the web or see it on demand at their convenience. Coaches can use the archives for player review and college scouts can see games from all over the state. It’s also a fun place for GPB to showcase great breakaway banners, mascot antics, band formations and fan fun.<br /><br /> Log on to www.gpb.org/football for a complete list of upcoming games and get in the game Georgia Public Broadcasting and SCORE Atlanta for FOOTBALL FRIDAYS IN GEORGIA!Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-59804833915365943822008-05-04T10:01:00.000-07:002008-05-04T10:22:44.219-07:00GPB Radio Spring Membership Campaign Recognizes The Greatest Generation Tonight on The Big Band Jump Jubilee, 6p-8p<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYwSCOSCW42MqngpvUg3un323gwrbxqK-5GtFeRl6Q99edZN2SVzXsFR4KEFeM-tPrVF_M6zftselXhlZiML00ampaLreoMhpLlF64O8p3Ixx4KI0fajdSnJjrmRuMlVB1pvoe-vQ4Q/s1600-h/Don+Kennedy.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5196571983504433714" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHYwSCOSCW42MqngpvUg3un323gwrbxqK-5GtFeRl6Q99edZN2SVzXsFR4KEFeM-tPrVF_M6zftselXhlZiML00ampaLreoMhpLlF64O8p3Ixx4KI0fajdSnJjrmRuMlVB1pvoe-vQ4Q/s320/Don+Kennedy.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Join Masani and Don Kennedy (pictured, right) tonight at 6pm for a special, live, two hour edition of <em><strong>Big Band Jump</strong></em> as GPB kicks off our Spring Membership Campaign with a nod to The Greatest Generation. Kennedy, whose nationally syndicated program airs on some 200 stations nationwide, will originate live public radio from GPB Studios this evening, assisted by GPB <strong><em>Jazz Spot</em></strong> muse Masani. They'll take your calls in support of GPB's eclectic and unequalled weekend music lineup as Kennedy visits the heyday of Dorsey, Miller, Goodman and the other great artists who provided the soundtrack to the 1940s.<br /><br /><br />If you support this music and Georgia Hall of Fame Broadcaster Don Kennedy on your favorite public radio station, join us tonight at 6pm and become a member or renew your existing membership. We need you. We'll also be streaming on the web to all the ships at sea. Tonight's two hour live Big Band Jump Jubilee will push <em><strong>The Infinite Mind</strong></em> back to 8pm tonight only. <strong><em>Cover To Cover</em></strong> and <strong><em>What's The Word</em></strong> will take the night off but return for Mother's Day. That is all.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-90589060727047067932008-04-21T07:41:00.000-07:002008-04-21T08:27:46.100-07:00GPB Television and Radio Station Technical UpgradesGeorgia Public Broadcasting is performing various technical upgrades to its television and radio station transmitters throughout the state. Please be advised that the following stations will experience outages this week:<br /><br />WVAN-TV - Savannah<br />WCLP-TV - Chatsworth<br />WPPR - Radio - Demorest<br />WUGA - Radio - Athens<br />WNGU - Radio - Dahlonega<br /><br />We apologize for any inconvenience. For further updates, contact GPB's Member & Audience Services department at 1.800.222.4788.Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-2930496861222792482008-03-18T09:55:00.000-07:002008-03-18T10:03:29.359-07:00GPB Experiencing Temporary Power OutagesGeorgia Public Broadcasting is working hard to improve our delivery systems in an effort to bring you digital broadcasting in the near future. Due to this work, the following stations may be experiencing intermittent power outages:<br /><br />WMUM-TV FM, Macon<br />WMUM-FM, Macon<br />WCLP-FM, Chatsworth<br />WUNV-FM, Albany<br />WUGA-FM, Athens<br />WVAN-TV, Savannah<br /><br />We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to restore service soon. If you would like more information, please contact GPB Member and Audience Services at 404-685-4788 or you may email us at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a>t 404-685-4788 or you may email us at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a>nancy zintakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587140367665681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-41567915020750995522008-03-17T07:59:00.000-07:002008-03-17T08:02:54.795-07:00WMUM FM and TV Off The AirGeorgia Public Broadcasting is working hard to improve our delivery systems in an effort to bring you digital broadcasting in the near future. Due to this work, WMUM-FM and WMUM TV Channel 29 in Macon are currently off the air.<br /><br />We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to restore service soon. If you would like more information, please contact GPB Member and Audience Services at 404-685-4788 or you may email us at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a>Mandy Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00910026071170516696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-39392662642997536022008-03-10T08:01:00.000-07:002008-03-10T12:12:15.181-07:00Alert: GPB Power OutagesGeorgia Public Broadcasting is working hard to improve our delivery systems in an effort to bring you digital broadcasting in the near future. Due to this work, the following stations may be experiencing intermittent power outages:<br />WMUM-FM, Macon<br />WXVS-FM, Waycross<br />WWET-FM, Valdosta<br />WCLP-TV, Chatsworth<br />We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to restore service soon. If you would like more information, please contact GPB Member and Audience Services at 404-685-4788 or you may email us at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a>nancy zintakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587140367665681586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5191629428377608921.post-83948018431417622552008-02-27T14:28:00.000-08:002008-03-03T06:35:52.162-08:00Power OutagesGeorgia Public Broadcasting is working hard to improve our delivery systems in an effort to bring you digital broadcasting in the near future. Due to this work, the following stations may be experiencing intermittent power outages:<br /><br /><ul><li>WMUM-FM, Macon</li><li>WJSP - TV, Warm Springs</li><li>WJSP - FM, Warm Springs</li></ul><p>We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to restore service soon. If you would like more information, please contact GPB Member and Audience Services at 404-685-4788 or you may email us at <a href="mailto:ask@gpb.org">ask@gpb.org</a> </p>nancy zintakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15587140367665681586noreply@blogger.com