Media corporation axes popular Athens radio host Tim Bryant

By Joe Johnson

Athens radio station WGAU host and journalist Tim Bryant reportedly has been let go by the station’s owner, Cox Media Group.

Cox has not officially announced the move, but Bryant has privately informed friends and colleagues, and news has been spread by social media.

Bryant's coverage focused primarily on local news in Athens, covering a range of topics that included government and politics, sports, crime, and community events.

In 2020 Bryant was honored as a Georgia Radio Hall of Fame Career Achievement Inductee. With his 30 years in radio, Bryant was only the seventh broadcaster to receive the honor.

“The name Tim Bryant is synonymous with WGAU and Athens, as his has been a steady and trusted voice on Athens’ radio station of record for a quarter of its more than 80-year history,” Cox Media Group Athens station director Kelsey Gresham said at the time.

Along with hosting duties, Bryant served as news director for Cox Media Group Athens’ six-station cluster. He also worked as anchor and reporter for Cox’s WSB Radio in Atlanta.

Bryant could not be reached for comment.