The Georgia Gang is a long-running public affair program broadcast in Atlanta, Georgia. Dick Williams served as the host of the show for many years.[1] The show features two panelists from the left and two from the right. Panelists have included Tharon Scott, Alexis Johnson and Janelle King.[2] The show airs Sundays at 8:30 a.m. on Fox5.[3]

Williams died in January 2022.[4] He was married to journalist and mayor Rebecca Chase Williams.

The show was established as Sunday News Conference in the early 1980s on WSB-TV.[5] Lori Geary succeeded Williams as the show’s host.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Allen, Frederick (May 25, 1996). Atlanta Rising: The Invention of an International City 1946-1996. Taylor Trade Publishing. ISBN 9781461661672 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Niemi, Carol (November 30, 2019). "Worth Knowing: Sandy Springs resident joins the 'Georgia Gang'". Reporter Newspapers & Atlanta Intown.
  3. ↑ Simms, Claire (January 21, 2022). "Georgia Gang panelists remember Dick Williams". FOX 5 Atlanta.
  4. ↑ Spencer, Russ (January 20, 2022). "Dick Williams, long-time leader of 'The Georgia Gang', passes away". FOX 5 Atlanta.
  5. ↑ Ho, Rodney. "Atlanta journalist Dick Williams dies at 77".
  6. ↑ "Dick Williams remembered as iconic journalist, 'founding father' of Dunwoody - Reporter Newspapers & Atlanta Intown".
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