WZGC (FM)

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**WZGC-FM**

City of license	Atlanta, Georgia
Broadcast area	Atlanta, Georgia
Branding	dave fm
Slogan	Where The Music Matters
Frequency	92.9 MHz 92.9 HD-2 for Deep Classic Hits
Format	Adult Album Alternative
ERP	64,000 watts
Class	Class C1 FM Station
Callsign meaning	The Z was used on former classic rock station Z93
Affiliations	Atlanta Falcons Radio Network
Owner	CBS Radio
Website	929dave.fm

WZGC FM ("92.9 dave fm") is an Atlanta FM radio station playing the adult album alternative radio format. Deep classic hits can also be heard on 92.9 HD-2 (HD Radio needed).

From 1989 through July 2004, the station was called Z93, playing classic rock. The name change and format switch to adult album alternative came on July 22. Competitor 96 Rock (WKLS FM) then switched back to classic rock, as it was up until 1999.

Up until the change, the station was one of the most rigid Atlanta FM radio stations in terms of name and callsign. Originally one of the first full-time Atlanta classical music stations, with the call letters WGKA-FM, it changed to WZGC in the early 1970s, when it began as an oldies station. It switched to top 40 in the early 1970s, then to an urban format during the summer of 1987, and then to classic rock in January 1989.

The station now plays a wide variety of music from the 1980s and 1990s, but also goes as far back as the 1970s and plays some current music as well. Artists with several songs in rotation at the station include Sting, U2, INXS, R.E.M. and Bob Marley.

WZGC is owned by CBS Radio, along with WVEE FM and WAOK AM in Atlanta.

The current air staff includes former CNN Headline News gal Holly Firfer in the mornings with co-host Orff. Mid-days is Mara Davis, who does a theme lunch hour. Sully does drivetime. Margot is the evening jock. She has a new music show on Thursday nights. The station does many specialty weekends, including themes such as "Adult Swim", focusing on deeper cuts, and specific artists such as Mark Knopfler.

[edit] Transmission facilities

The station's antenna tower was moved from the Westin Peachtree Plaza in late 2005. WZGC now transmits from a tower northeast of the old facility. The station will begin HD radio transmissions in early 2006.

[edit] Former DJs

World Famous Steve Taylor (nights 1978-1980). His live DJ shows at Six Flags in 1979 drew audiences of 5,000 to 15,000 at the height of the disco era. Taylor later became Program Director of WXBQ-FM in 1982, in the wake of the "urban cowboy" era. Under his guidance, he built the highest rated per capita "modern" country station in the US (21.1 12+ ARB spring 1984). WXBQ remains a cornerstone of the country music industry today. Steve still makes personal appearances with his groundbreaking mobile DJ show < http://www.TaylorDJ.com > . His voice has been heard on TV and Radio commercials from coast to coast.

Robbie Spears 1984-1991 - overnights (Hit Radio Z-93), part-time (Hot New Z-93), middays - Classic Cafe (Z-93 Classic Rock)now part-time on 94.9 Lite FM.

Bob Bailey (afternoons - Traffic Jam & Jokes, Blues Sunday) now works for 100.1 in Atlanta.

The Fat Mattress (morning show) with Chase and Woodside. Once the morning show was finished, Scott Woodside was heard doing traffic part-time, along with running a pen business and currently does partime at Atlanta's Kicks 101.5 WKHX

Slats (morning show) with producer Jeff. Slats' catchphrase was "How ya doing?"

Moby (mornings) was the morning show for six months in 2002-03 after he was let go from Kicks 101.5. WKHX He now hosts a country-music morning show for small stations throughout the southeast.

Kaedy Kiely (drivetime) was afternoon drivetime host for several years before Z93 became Dave in 2004

The Greaseman (syndicated morning show), with local producer Roger King.

Caroline (evenings)

Charles Henry (overnights)

Chase Daniels (overnights) from August 2000 - February 2002.

Randy Miller (morning show) from 1986 until the end of 1988, just prior to Z93's switch to classic rock.

Steve McCoy (morning show) with Program Director John Young during the early 1980s through 1986, when McCoy departed to join the fledging Power 99. He is now partnered with Vikki Lock at WSTR Star 94.

Chris Thomas (afternoons) also was Assistant Program Director and Music Director from 1982 through 1986. After a short stint at then Power-99 (now 99X), moved to WGST (News/Talk) as Sports Anchor/Talk-show host under real name, Dale Mitchell. Now living in Chattanooga and operates Announcerboy Productions [1] as a voice talent.

Mary Glenn Lassiter (mornings), worked with both Steve McCoy and Randy Miller.

Doug Banks (nights 1978) Later became famous for his nationally syndicated Urban music radio show from Chicago.

Ross & Wilson's radio show became so popular, that the team moved from Atlanta to New York City, to become the last great morning show on the Legendary AM WABC.

Jay Andrews (overnights) worked from 1981 to 1984 and became first McCoy show morning producer. Now VP Broadcasting for Jacobs Media [2], mornings on MAJIC 1029 [3] (oldies) Gainesville, GA and voiceover talent[4].

Z-93 Top 40 years 1974-1987
- Ross Brittain and Brian Wilson "Ross & Wilson" (mornings 1978-1980)
- Steve McCoy/John Young/Mary Glenn Lassiter (mornings)
- Randy Reeves (midday)
- Dale O'Brian (afternoons)
- Chris Thomas (afternoons)
- Robbie Spears (overnights)
- Michelle (evenings)
- Lindsay (evenings)
- World Famous Steve Taylor (nights 1978-1980)
- Steve Davis (nights)
- Mel Cargle (nights then morning news with Steve McCoy in 1983)
- Steve Mapel (nights)
- Jay Andrews (overnights)
- Doug Banks (1978)
- Kris O'Kelley (Program Director)
- John Young (Program Director)