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WUGA’s Journey from Dream to Airwaves | Athens News
In 1987, WUGA-FM launched its broadcast, but its story began years earlier, rooted in the building’s original design. After a hard-fought grant and FCC delays—including a transmitter crash on day one—the station doubled its power and expanded its reach. Through budget cuts, staff reductions, and even the threat of closure, the University of Georgia stepped in to save it. Today, WUGA continues evolving, merging radio and TV operations (though TV shut down), adding new local shows, and nurturing future talent—all while staying a vital voice for the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on…
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