WSB-FM/Atlanta Morning Host Scott Slade to ''Step Back''

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, January 27, 2023 | 11:14am CT

Scott Slade

Veteran radio personality Scott Slade will temporarily step away from the early morning shift from 4:30-9:00am on Cox Media Group's WSB-FM in Atlanta. Slade plans to create something new for the 101-year-old station that reflects his passion for listeners and the community. During his 39-year radio career, he's worked at WRFC, WUOG, WAPE, WHIE, WKEU and WGRI before starting at WSB with an overnight music show in 1984.

Slade quickly advanced to flying the WSB Skycopter to deliver morning and afternoon traffic reports. In 1991, he was one of the founding fathers of WSB's "Atlanta's Morning News." Slade has been the only host of the program since it debuted on the station.

"After 32 years hosting Atlanta's Morning News, I'm looking forward to my next chapter with 95.5 WSB," said Slade. "This has been my radio home for nearly 40 years, so stay tuned -- after a break to recharge my batteries, I'm excited about the freedom of exploring some new horizons here. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to spending more time with family, friends and colleagues without being preoccupied with the next time the alarm will go off."

"There is no one else like Scott Slade. His credibility, professionalism and passion for delivering the best for listeners is unmatched," added CMG Atlanta Radio Vice President and Market Manager Jaleigh Long. "I'm excited for what the future holds as we take these next steps with Scott, our audience and our clients."

This year Slade was inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and in 2008 he was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame. Slade also has won two NAB Marconi awards for Major Market and Large Market Personality of the Year, Edward R. Murrow regional awards for Best News Cast, and numerous GAB awards.

Showcasing his commitment to the community, Scott initiated the WSB Radio Care-a-Thon in 2000, benefiting the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The annual event has raised more than $30 million to fight children's cancer and blood disorders.

"The "S" in WSB stands for Scott," said WSB Director of Branding and Programming Ken Charles. "His dedication to the show and station, and his commitment to excellence, are unparalleled. He is truly the GOAT of morning radio."