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WSB-FM/Atlanta Appoints Abby Jessen Asst. Director of B&P


Abby Jessen
Abby Jessen

Cox Media Group/Atlanta appoints Abby Jessen as Assistant Director of Branding and Programming and middays host for WSB-FM (B98.5) in Atlanta, effective Monday, March 6. She comes to Atlanta from CMG Tulsa, where she was the Director of Branding and Programming and afternoon host on KRAV (Mix 96.5). Jessen is an Atlanta native and graduated from the University of Georgia, where she launched her career in radio as a News and Traffic Anchor with CMG Athens. She will continue to host nights on WNGC in Athens, GA.

"I grew up listening to B98.5, so it is truly a dream to be back home working for a station I have always loved," said Jessen. "I can't thank Rob Babin, Chris Eagan, Jaleigh Long and Emily Boldon enough for this opportunity."

"Abby is intelligent, vibrant, and full of energy. Her dedication to CMG and her passion for radio are palpable and she is a true, rising star," added CMG/Atlanta Director of Operations Emily Boldon. "I look forward to what she will bring to CMG Atlanta as we head into this new chapter on B98.5."

"I'm thrilled to welcome Abby home and have such a spectacular talent inside Cox Media Group to promote to this critical role," said CMG Atlanta Radio Vice President and Market Manager Jaleigh Long.

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