WMGZ

WMGZ (97.7 FM) is a radio station broadcasting a classic hits format. Licensed to Lexington, Georgia, United States. The station is currently owned by Southern Stone Broadcasting, Inc.[2]

WMGZ
CityLexington, Georgia
Broadcast areaLexington, Georgia
Frequency97.7 MHz
Branding97 Big FM
SloganThe Lake Area's Greatest Hits
Programming
FormatClassic hits
Ownership
OwnerSouthern Stone Broadcasting, Inc.
Sister stationsWDDK
History
First air date1988 (as WSKS)
Former call signsWDJJ (1987-1987)
WSKS (1987-1993)[1]
Technical information
Facility ID41993
ClassC1
ERP100,000 watts
HAAT207 meters
Transmitter coordinates33°50′56.50″N 82°46′28.53″W
Links
Websitehttp://www.97bigfm.com/

In March 2010, Z97 abandoned the ABC Radio format in order to provide a local radio format. Z97 featured local DJs on the air weekdays, 6am until 10pm.

History
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The station was assigned the call letters WDJJ on 1987-04-14. On 1987-12-17, the station changed its call sign to WSKS then on 1993-07-22 to the current WMGZ.[1]

On July 5, 2016 WMGZ changed their format from hot adult contemporary to classic hits, branded as "97 Big FM".

On February 23, 2017 WMGZ began transmitting from their upgraded facilities in Lexington, Georgia.

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References
  1. "WMGZ Call Sign History". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.
  2. "WMGZ Facility Record". United States Federal Communications Commission, audio division.


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