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January 7, 2019, The Islander, Page 3 WGIG now broadcasting on FM signal by Pamela Permar-Shierling New Inland Port to serve Gainesville region “About two years ago broadcast ing WGIG on an FM signal was men tioned,” said Scott Ryfun, host of WGIG’s Straight Talk which airs ev ery weekday morning on 1440 AM. “Then one year ago the WGIG FM idea gained momentum,” he contin ued, “and now WGIG broadcasts on both AM and FM frequencies.” “There is no significant difference in the broadcast,” Ryfun said, “except we now have to repeat WGIG 98.7.” The FM signal will not be reduced at night. “Part of the FM license is that we must maintain the AM station,” Ry fun said. “WGIG 1440 AM is the sec ond oldest station in the area. It’s been In December the Georgia Ports Au thority announced it will open a new in land terminal in Gainesville, Ga. in 2021. Cargo moved via the Northeast Geor gia Inland Port will reduce Atlanta truck traffic by shifting containers to rail. The new inland port will be operated by the Georgia Ports Authority and served by Norfolk Southern. The Inland Port will be situated in the heart of die manufacturing and logistics corridor along Interstate 85 and act as an economic development tool, drawing new investment from business and industry to Hall and its surrounding counties. Handling both import and export containers at the Gainesville terminal, Norfolk Southern will provide service on a direct rail route to and from the Port of Savannah’s Garden City Terminal. NEWS • TALK • SPORTS Ryfun explained the industry is moving away from AM. Most people listen to radio in their cars and some car manufacturers’ already have elim inated AM radio from their cars. The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has made it easy for sta tions to get a translator license which is an FM duplicate of an AM signal. here since 1948.” iHeartRadio built a new, taller, tower on Blythe Island which houses WMOG 96.3 FM and now WGIG 98.7 FM. Scott Ryfun hosts Straight Talk Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. now on WGIG 98.7 FM and 1440 AM. Cotillion to expand in Glynn, seeks director Investing is about more than money. At Edward Jones, we stop to ask you the question: "What’s important to you?" Without that insight and a real understanding of your goals, investing holds little meaning. Contact your Edward Jones financial advisor for a one-on-one appointment to discuss what’s really important: your goals. The National League of Junior Cotil lions (NLJC), a program of etiquette, character education and social dance training for middle school students, has announced plans to reestablish its na tional program in Glynn County. ‘We will be selecting a director for a local chapter who will receive complete training and an exclusive territory for expansion,” said Charles Winters, Pres ident of the National League of Junior Cotillions. “This program is making a positive impact on students across the nation and we are delighted to know that more young people in this area will have the opportunity for this vital training.” The purpose of the NLJC program is to give students instruction and practice in the courtesies that make life more pleasant for them and those around them. Students actively learn courtesies through a creative method employing role playing, skits, and games. Standard ballroom and line dancing is taught using nationally ap proved top 40 music. The program, with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, was estab lished in 1979 and has licensed local cotillions nationwide. The cotillion includes monthly class es plus a Holly Ball and Spring Ball, and instructional three, five, and seven course dinners. “The program has met with equal success in metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Orlando, Minneapolis, Hous ton, and in small communities across the country,” Winters said. Applications or nominations for co tillion director are currently being re ceived. For additional information call 1-800-633-7947, visit nljc.com, or email to cotillions@nljc.com. 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