Legendary 95.5 WSB morning host Scott Slade was inducted into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame earlier this week.
Slade has hosted Atlanta’s Morning News since 1991.
“The ‘S’ in WSB stands for Scott,” said 95.5 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!”
After beginning his radio career at the age of 15, Slade spent time at six other stations before starting at WSB in 1984. In addition to his induction into the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, he is also a member of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, and winner of two Marconi Awards for Major Market and Large Market Personality of the Year.
He was influential in starting the station’s Care-a-Thon in 2000, which benefits the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. In total, the event has raised more than $30 million.
Slade announced in January that he would temporarily step away from the station’s morning show.
“I’m looking forward to what the future holds for me and WSB – this has been my radio home for 40 years,” Slade said at the time. “I’m excited about what we’re going to create together for listeners, and I’m glad this will continue to be my radio home into the future. In the meantime, I look forward to sleeping in, spending more time with my family, taking up scuba diving, and flying my plane.”
