WQBZ
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WQBZ is licensed to Ft. Valley GA with studios on Industrial Highway in Macon. It became a rock station under program director Nathan Hale in the mid 1980's.
Bear O'brian was it's most controversial morning host in the early 1990's. He ruffled too many feathers and was fired before his time.
Eric Stevens and Chris Ryder replaced Bear in 1991. Eric went through 2 other co-hosts (Todd Holman and Mark Steele) in his time at WQBZ and was eventually replaced by the syndicated John Boy and BIlly show.
"Jessica" was WQBZ's most famous mid-day host along with "Sarina."
Chuck Wallace has worked at WQBZ several times and is back doing afternoons.
Vance Shepherd (current WDEN morning host) also worked at WQBZ for many years.
Ben Jones (meteoroligist WMAZ-TV CBS 13) began his broadcasting career at WQBZ while still attending high school.
Taylor Broadcasting (Marietta GA) owned the station from the mid 1980's through 2002 when it was purchased by Clear Channel.
