John S. Lemley

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John Lemley is Assistant Program Director for WABE. The Oneonta, Alabama native also also serves as the local anchor for NPR’s All Things Considered. He also presents 90.1’s Tapestry, a Sunday evening program that features the world’s greatest choral music.

Atlanta public television viewers will also recognize John’s dulcet tones from PBA 30, WABE’s companion television station. John is one of the “official voices” of WPBA, Atlanta’s PBS affiliate. His voice is heard during PBA 30’s daytime programming, announcing and promoting the television station’s various programming and events.

John joined the staff of Public Broadcasting Atlanta in June 1997 after serving for five years as Music Director and afternoon classical music/news host at WBHM, Birmingham’s public radio station.

John received a bachelor’s degree in Musical Theatre performance from Birmingham-Southern College. However, he stopped short of embarking upon a career in musical theatre to explore the world of arts management as Administrative Assistant for the Birmingham Music Club, the South’s oldest arts organization. After hearing his voice on a BMC promotional spot, a member of the WBHM staff asked John to apply for a then-vacant on-air position. Dick Deason, long-time afternoon classical music host for the station, had retired earlier that year and the station was having trouble finding a replacement. WBHM wanted to hire someone that could also serve as local news anchor during the station’s daily broadcasts of All Things Considered. John applied and auditioned for the post and was chosen to fill the position a week later. His first day on-the-air at WBHM was November 5, 1992.

John and his partner, Mike Selk, live in Atlanta with their three cats: Tillie, Leona and Lexie; and one dog: Jeffrey. Over the past few years, John’s been exploring the equestrian world at the Scuppernong Polo Club in Alpharetta. He’s also fascinated by the many facets of cookery. He doesn’t really cook, but he loves collecting cookbooks and watching cooking programs on TV. Since meeting his partner, a classically-trained chef, he’s also had the chance to serve as Mike’s sous chef… a position he holds only when at home.

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