WUFF-FM

WUFF-FM
City	Eastman, Georgia
Branding	Wolf Country 97.5
Slogan	Today's new hit country and the songs you know and love.
Frequency	97.5 MHz
Format	Country music
Power	4,620 watts
HAAT	113.0 meters
Class	A
Facility ID	21211
Transmitter coordinates	32°13′18.00″N 83°13′4.00″W / 32.2216667°N 83.2177778°W / 32.2216667; -83.2177778
Affiliations	Westwood One
Owner	Dodge Broadcasting, Inc.
Website	wolfcountry975.com

WUFF-FM is a commercial radio stations in Eastman, Georgia, U.S.A broadcasting on 97.5 FM. Big WUFF's studios are located at 731 College Street in Eastman.

History

The first commercial radio station in Eastman, Georgia was licensed to O'Quinn Broadcasting and hit the airwaves in September 1961. The frequency was 1580 AM, and the call letters were WPFE, or "We Pull For Eastman".

Broadcasting power and coverage area were expanded in the 1970s. The call letters were changed to WUFF (Wake Up For Fun), and the company became known as Big WUFF Radio. WUFF began AM/FM simulcasting. The AM frequency changed to 710, and the FM frequency 92.1 was added. For many years, Big WUFF Radio was primarily a pop/rock station, but there was something for everyone. Country and especially gospel music were driving forces in the market.

1992-present

In 1992, WUFF-FM changed frequencies from 92.1 to 97.5 MHz and increased its broadcasting power and coverage area.

In late 1997, Big WUFF began broadcasting 24 hours a day. Previously, the stations went off the air between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.

In 2004, Steve Sellars purchased WUFF AM/FM from Farnell O'Quinn for $450,000. In 2006, the station increased its broadcasting power and coverage area once again and began broadcasting in stereo.

In May 2007, long time morning show host Buddy Leach left WUFF radio. Greg Grantham stepped in as morning man and Stephen B as afternoon host. Chris Screws worked the evening shift. In September 2010, Screws debuted a new two-hour segment called "Hometown Howling" that features local, independent artists and bands.

In October 2010, Grantham took over the duties of station manager in addition to his other jobs as programming director, morning show host, and host of the "Saturday Night Country Club."

Format and programming

Country music is currently the dominant musical format, except on Sunday mornings when WUFF-FM airs religious programming and gospel music.

WUFF is a supporter of high school athletics. Wolf Country 97.5 is the official home of Dodge County Indian sports. The Dodge County Indians football games are called by Dr. Clark Carroll and Dr. Emory Peacock. The station has been broadcasting the football games since the 1970s. WUFF also carries the broadcasts of boys and girls basketball games once the playoffs begin each season. Dodge County Indians baseball games have been broadcast exclusively on WUFF since the 2009 season by Quint Bush. In the Fall of 2010, WUFF began broadcasting Lady Indians softball games with broadcasting duties shared by Susan Peacock Southerland, Quint Bush, and Steve Harrison.

References

External links

History of Dodge County, Georgia 1993. Dodge County Historical Society.

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Country radio stations in the state of Georgia

Stations	WAAC – Valdosta WAJQ-FM – Alma WBAF – Barnesville WBTR-FM – Carrollton WBYZ – Baxley WCJM-FM – West Point WCOH – Newnan WCON – Cornelia WCON-FM – Cornelia WDAL - Dalton WDEN – Macon WEKS – Zebulon WFDR - Manchester WFFM – Ashburn WGCO – Midway/Savannah WHIE – Griffin WHKN – Millen WIFO – Jesup WIHB – Macon WIHB-FM – Gray WISK-FM – Americus WJCL-FM – Savannah WJTH – Calhoun WKAA – Willacoochee WKAK – Albany WKBX – Kingsland WKCN – Lumpkin WKHX – Marietta WKKP – McDonough WKLY – Hartwell WKNG – Tallapoosa WKUB – Blackshear WKZR – Milledgeville WKZZ – Tifton WLHR – Lavonia WLJA – Ellijay WLUB – Augusta WLYU – Lyons WMCG – Milan WMNZ – Montezuma WMOQ – Bostwick WNGC – Toccoa WOBB – Tifton WOKA-FM – Douglas WPEH – Louisville WPPL – Blue Ridge WQCH – Lafayette WQZY – Dublin WRJY – Brunswick WRLD - Columbus (Valley, AL) WSGA – Hinesville WSGC – Elberton WSNT – Sandersville WSNT-FM – Sandersville WSRM – Coosa WTHO – Thomson WTIF-FM – Omega WTSH – Aragon WTUF – Boston WUBL – Atlanta WUCG-LP – Blairsville WUFF – Eastman WUFF-FM – Eastman WULK – Crawfordville WXLI – Dublin WXRS-FM – Swainsboro WYNR – Waycross WYUM – Mount Vernon WYYZ – Jasper WZAT – Tybee Island/Savannah WZCH – Warner Robins WZQZ – Trion

Defunct	WBBK – Blakely WCUG – Cuthbert

See also adult contemporary classic hits college country news/talk NPR oldies religious rock sports top 40 urban other radio stations in Georgia

Daytime-Only radio stations in Georgia

Stations	WAFS - Atlanta WAYS - Macon WBAF - Barnesville WCGA - Woodbine WDCY - Douglasville WDGR - Dahlongea WDPC - Dallas WFTD - Marietta WGTJ - Murrayville WHGH - Thomasville WISK - Lawrenceville WJTP - Lithia Springs WKNG - Tallapoosa WKVQ - Eatonton WLBA - Gainesville WLOV - Washington WPBS - Conyers WPGY - Ellijay WQCH - Lafayette WROM - Rome WSEM - Donalsonville WTTI - Dalton WUFE - Baxley WUFF - Eastman WVCC - Hogansville WWIO - St. Marys WWWE - Hapeville WXAG - Athens WXJO - Douglasville WYIS - McRae WYZI - Royston WZQZ - Trion WZYN - Hahira

Defunct	WBBK - Blakely WBKZ - Jefferson WCUG - Cuthbert WSBX - Ochlocknee

See also: Clear channel radio stations and Why AM Radio Stations Must Reduce Power, Change Operations, or Cease Operations at Night

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