{"id":638670,"date":"2026-05-12T14:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/638670\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T14:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T14:19:13","slug":"atlantas-97-9-fm-to-be-sold-to-joy-fm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/638670\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta’s 97.9 FM to be sold to Joy FM"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Masthead moves<\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 12\u00a0\u2014 After leading an aggressive effort to shift the 158-year-old newspaper into a fully digital company, including ending the print edition, Andrew Morse announced he will step down as president and publisher<\/a> of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on June 30. He will be succeeded by Paul Curran, a longtime media executive at the AJC\u2019s parent company, Cox Enterprises.<\/p>\n

\u2600\ufe0f Mostly sunny with a high of 74\u00b0 today.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udda0 Two individuals who disembarked the ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak are being transported to Emory University\u2019s Serious Communicable Diseases Unit<\/a>. The Georgia Department of Public Health said there is no risk to the public at this time.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udea7 Rescheduled GDOT construction will shut down I-285<\/a> between exits 7 and 9 in Fulton County from Friday night through 5 a.m. Mon., May 18.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcb0 Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation Monday cutting Georgia\u2019s income tax rate to 4.99%,<\/a> with further reductions possible over eight years, and capping homeowner property tax valuation increases.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfb Atlanta\u2019s 97.9 FM<\/a>, home to classic OG hip-hop, is set to be sold to Joy FM, with changes to include frequency realignments for OG and 99X.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude92 More than 70 residents were displaced<\/a> after a fire broke out at a luxury apartment complex in Chamblee on Sunday.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfae\u00a0DreamHack, a gaming lifestyle festival, comes to Atlanta May 15-17<\/a> at the Georgia World Congress Center.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f The Brookhaven City Council will hold its 6:30 p.m. meeting today\u00a0at the Brookhaven PEP Building<\/a> on 2665 Buford Highway.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ELSEWHERE<\/p>\n

\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf1 With\u00a0oil prices up again yesterday<\/a>, President Donald Trump said he wants to temporarily suspend<\/a> the federal gas tax, though any suspension would require an act of Congress.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd0e\u00a0Senate Republicans moved ahead with a proposal to spend $1 billion in taxpayer money<\/a> on security upgrades for the president\u2019s White House ballroom project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcfa Savannah Guthrie will host a new Wordle game show<\/a> on NBC, produced by Jimmy Fallon and The New York Times. Shooting begins this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfac The 79th Cannes Film Festival opens today<\/a>, with John Travolta making his directorial debut and Barbra Streisand and Peter Jackson receiving lifetime achievement awards.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd56 Here\u2019s what\u2019s in today\u2019s newsletter:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Seeds & Soil benefit<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0TrustDALE<\/p>\n

\u2022 Around the State: GPB<\/p>\n

AND\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 Volunteer Opportunities<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf93\u00a0It\u2019s not too late to find a great high school.\u00a0At The New School, your teenager will\u00a0be known, valued, and\u00a0challenged, both inside and outside the classroom.\u00a0Students graduate from TNS knowing themselves and the city \u2013 and they head into the world with confidence.\u00a0Reach out today!<\/a>\u00a0 SPONSOR MESSAGE<\/p>\n

\"\"\/<\/a>Photo via\u00a0Georgia Organics Instagram<\/p>\n

1. Farmers benefit Seeds & Soil Society Supper set for May 18\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf3d Georgia Organics is bringing together some of Atlanta\u2019s critically acclaimed restaurants for a fundraising dinner that puts farmers front and center at the table.<\/p>\n

The Seeds & Soil Society Supper\u00a0takes place on May 18 at Madeira Park in Poncey-Highland. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner starting at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The family-style supper will spotlight seasonal produce from Georgia farms, with ingredients supplied by Fresh Harvest. Farmers will also dine among the guests.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude9c Learn more about the benefit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Atlanta\u2019s Trusted Source for Orthopedic Care<\/p>\n

SPONSORED BY PEACHTREE ORTHOPEDICS\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfbe The last thing anybody has time for is an injury that disrupts their week. But,\u00a0Peachtree Orthopedics\u00a0is here to make life easier.<\/p>\n

For 70 years, we\u2019ve been committed to helping Atlantans return to the activities they love. At our 11 convenient locations, we have 42 leading physicians, all of whom are fellowship-trained, with specialties in every body part.<\/p>\n

Injured in the evening or on the weekend? Skip the ER. Our\u00a0UrgentORTHO\u00a0clinic offers same-day, evening, and Saturday hours.<\/p>\n

\u279e It\u2019s time to get back to doing what you love.\u00a0Peachtree Orthopedics is here to help you<\/a> Get Better<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. What flooring holds up best over time?<\/p>\n

TOGETHER WITH TRUSTDALE<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udc5f Flooring takes more punishment than almost any other surface in your home.<\/p>\n

It catches muddy shoes, pet claws, dropped groceries, chair legs, rolling toys, holiday traffic, kitchen spills, and the quiet daily shuffle of life that slowly turns the wrong material tired before its time.<\/p>\n

With help from TrustDALE, you\u2019ll learn how to choose flooring that fits the way your household actually lives. Learn which materials tend to hold up best, where each one makes sense, what details matter beyond the showroom sample, and when hiring a professional can protect both the floor and the money you\u2019re putting into it.<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udeb5 Learn more from TrustDALE here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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3. Oglethorpe Power breaks ground on $3.3B Monroe natural gas plant to meet rising demand<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd0c Georgia\u2019s growing electricity demand is driving another major natural gas expansion, with Oglethorpe Power breaking ground Thursday on a $3.3 billion natural gas power plant in Monroe County.<\/p>\n

The Smarr Combined-Cycle energy facility, planned off Rumble Road and across the street from the new Buc-ee\u2019s,\u00a0which broke ground last month, is expected to come online in 2029.<\/p>\n

It will generate enough electricity to power an estimated 800,000 homes and help meet rising demand from businesses and industries served by the company\u2019s electric cooperatives, according to the company.<\/p>\n

\u27a1 Read more in this story from GPB<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83d\ude4c You don\u2019t need a ticket to bid! The Root Ball 2026 silent auction is open to everyone online. Browse exclusive items & place your bids<\/a> before the auction closes Thurs., May 14 at 9 p.m. Start bidding now! SPONSOR MESSAGE<\/p>\n

\"\"\/<\/a>Photo via handsonatlanta.org<\/p>\n

4. Volunteer Opportunities<\/p>\n

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HANDS ON ATLANTA<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd1d\u00a0Sadie G. Mays Health & Rehabilitation Center (pictured) is looking for volunteers for their 27th Annual Community Health Fair\u00a0on Thursday morning<\/a>. Support active seniors by assisting vendors, helping with food distribution, setting up tents, and directing traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf3f\u00a0Wylde Center needs volunteers\u00a0on Friday morning<\/a>\u00a0at Oakhurst Garden in Decatur. Expect to assist in the greenhouse, spread mulch, and pot up plants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd56\u00a0Grace Community Fellowship Church seeks volunteers for their food pantry\u00a0on Saturday morning<\/a>\u00a0in Atlanta. Roles include sorting items, stocking shelves, labeling, monitoring food quality and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\u2764\ufe0f Therapy that helps you feel seen, supported, and understood\u2014while building practical skills to navigate life with confidence at\u00a0Intown Psychology.<\/a> SPONSOR MESSAGE<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd24 Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udca1 Help support independent local media<\/a> by becoming a Rough Draft member today. Pick up some cool swag, including our new, limited-edition LOCAL hoodie.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce4\u00a0Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Masthead moves Tuesday, May 12\u00a0\u2014 After leading an aggressive effort to shift the 158-year-old newspaper into a fully…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":638671,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[53],"tags":[88,216],"class_list":["post-638670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-music","tag-entertainment","tag-music"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/638670","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=638670"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/638670\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/638671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=638670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=638670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=638670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}