WDUN Gainesville GA Host Martha Zoller Dies at 67

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | 5:02pm CT

Martha Zoller

Martha Zoller, longtime WDUN/Gainesville, GA commentator, political analyst, and host of "The Martha Zoller Show," has died following a sudden illness. She was 67. According to her family, Zoller suffered a heart attack and passed away on Monday, June 22, just days before her planned retirement from daily radio hosting.

Zoller had hosted the midday program on WDUN since returning to the station in 2019, marking her second stint with the broadcaster. Over the course of her career, she spent more than 25 years at WDUN and became one of North Georgia's most recognizable media voices and political commentators.

Her final day on the air was Friday, June 19. Earlier this month, she announced plans to step away from her daily radio duties due to health concerns, with her final scheduled show set for June 26.

In addition to her broadcasting career, Zoller served on the Georgia State Board of Education and was a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.

WDUN General Manager Bill Maine remembered Zoller as both a respected broadcaster and a close friend.

"I'm stunned," Maine said. "When I spoke with her before the show on Friday, she was full of energy, and we were sharing some jokes. She texted from the hospital. I think back on all the calls we shared during her time away. We kept up with each other, and I was excited when she returned to WDUN. More than a great broadcaster, she was a great friend. Always willing to help whomever she could, wherever she could."

Funeral services for Zoller have been scheduled for Monday, June 29, at 11am at Gainesville First United Methodist Church. A reception will follow in the church's Great Room. The service will also be livestreamed.