WMGR explained

WMGR
City:Bainbridge, Georgia
Area:Tallahassee area
Branding:99.3 Contemporary Christian Favorites
Frequency:930 kHz
Translator:99.3 W257BS (Bainbridge)
Airdate:1946
Format:Christian Adult Contemporary
Power:5,000 watts day
500 watts night
Class:B
Facility Id:52401
Coordinates:30.9069°N -84.55°W
Callsign Meaning:W Marvin Griffin Radio
Affiliations:Westwood One
Owner:Kevin Dowdy
Licensee:Flint Media Inc.
Website:sowegalive.com
Licensing Authority:FCC

WMGR (930 AM) is a Christian radio station broadcasting a Christian Adult Contemporary format. Licensed to Bainbridge, Georgia, United States, the station serves the Tallahassee area. The station was owned by Kevin Dowdy, through licensee Flint Media Inc. prior to purchase by Clear Channel Communications.[1]

History

WMGR was established in the late 1940s by Marvin Griffin, who later became the 72nd Governor of Georgia. The call sign was for Marvin Griffin Radio.

On January 1, 2017, WMGR changed their format from classic hits to contemporary Christian.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WMGR Facility Record . United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/110128/wmgr-flips-to-christian-ac/ WMGR Flips to Christian AC