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Plug for new radio stations

Just wanted to put in a plug for the Christian radio stations that we have available to us now in the Valdosta-area. For years we have enjoyed listening to WAFT (101.1), our local Valdosta station. We are all familiar with their programming, which consists of a mixed blend of preaching and music in the morning and associated shows in the afternoon.

Recently, we welcomed Free 89.3, a station out of Americus, that is affiliated with American Family Radio. 89.3 gives a good blend of contemporary Christian music with limited Christian programs, including Focus on the Family, Adrian Rogers, and the American Family Association Report. Being based in Americus, we sometimes could not pick up this station due to atmospheric conditions.

A brand-new station, 95.3 -- the Hook, just started in the last several weeks. It is based out of Tifton and can be picked up as far south as Jacksonville and Madison, FL. This station solely plays contemporary and alternative Christian music with no preaching or other Christian programming. The target audience is teenagers and young adults.

I know there are several other stations in our area that play Christian music, at least on a temporary basis. I am not familiar with the AM stations, but 92.9 has the Benny Daniels show on Sunday mornings, and 105.3 has "Contemporary Crossroads" on Sunday Mornings from about 8:00 am to 9:00 am. Also, we are looking forward to a new Contemporary Christian station starting in Valdosta this summer. It will be located at 88.1 on the dial.

Regardless of your choice in music or your desire to listen to non-music Christian programming, you now have a great choice of stations here in Valdosta. Enjoy, and let's worship the Lord together!