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12/19: Carol Blackmon returns to radio at Grown Folks 102.5
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Good news! Somebody is being hired before Christmas —Â not fired!
Carol Blackmon, part of the powerhouse Mike & Carol morning show for V-103 before Frank and Wanda back in the 1990s, is returning to radio after 10 years off the air.
She will be manning weekend afternoons from 3 to 7 p.m. on Grown Folks 102.5 starting January 24. (That’s when Grown Folks is full-time music.) Promos will begin next week, said her now boss Derek Harper in a call this afternoon.
I’m technically on vacation so I’m not going to do much now but will call Carol when I get back December 29 for some follow up. She had said to me back in October when I did a “whatever happened to” piece that she was willing to go back to radio if the right opportunity came along. Harper said he and she had been talking on and off for about a year.
Blackmon has been doing on-air Georgia Lottery work and taking care of her son’s acting career.
Comments
By Ho-Down
December 19, 2008 5:51 PM | Link to this
Wonderful. NOW how about some details about the actual format change at 102.5, ya’ think????????
By Da Mick
December 19, 2008 7:56 PM | Link to this
WE’RE STILL LOOKING!
STYLE NETWORK’S “CLEAN HOUSE” IS NOW LOOKING IN ATLANTA AREA FOR THE MESSIEST HOME IN THE COUNTRY TO FEATURE IN AN UPCOMING SPECIAL SERIES.
Do you, or someone you know, need help ridding your home of clutter? Are you having a hard time letting go of stuff you don’t need but just can’t seem to part with? Are ALL THE ROOMS IN YOUR HOUSE in dire need of a makeover? Then you need CLEAN HOUSE!!!
If you are chosen, the CLEAN HOUSE crew will get rid of your clutter, clean, paint, and transform your home into a beautiful living space with the help of an interior designer.
You will stay in a luxury hotel while the work is being done, and reap the benefits, but you must participate as the owners of the house in the filming of the show.
If you OWN a SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE (sorry, no apartments, condos, or townhouses) and at least 2 adults live in your home, then please email the following info to us and we’ll be in touch with more details:
Email us at mcolford@mindspring.com
Do You Have the Country’s Messiest Home?
Update: Don’t think you have the Messiest Home, but still in need of the Clean House treatment? Good news—the show is hitting the road! Apply at mcolford@mindspring.com to be considered for upcoming episodes in the Atlanta area. Submit photos now and you could be in the running for Messiest Home 3!
By RoHo Fan
December 21, 2008 8:58 AM | Link to this
As Rodney heads out on vacation, thought I’d share with his readers that not only was he voted 2008 Best Features Columnist in Atlanta Magazine (readers voted), but he was also picked by Sunday Paper as an “It” person in Media for it’s annual SP 100: http://thesundaypaper.com/More/Archives/tabid/98/articleType/ArticleView/ArticleID/3015/PageID/2277/Default.aspx
By Da Mick
December 21, 2008 3:44 PM | Link to this
NOW SEEKING THE MESSIEST HOUSE!
STYLE NETWORK’S “CLEAN HOUSE” IS LOOKING IN THE ATLANTA AREA FOR THE MESSIEST HOME IN THE COUNTRY TO FEATURE IN AN UPCOMING SPECIAL SERIES.
Do you, or someone you know, need help ridding your home of clutter? Are you having a hard time letting go of stuff you don’t need but just can’t seem to part with? Are ALL THE ROOMS IN YOUR HOUSE in dire need of a makeover? Then you need CLEAN HOUSE!!!
If you are chosen, the CLEAN HOUSE crew will get rid of your clutter, clean, paint, and transform your home into a beautiful living space with the help of an interior designer.
You will stay in a luxury hotel while the work is being done, and reap the benefits, but you must participate as the owners of the house in the filming of the show.
If you OWN a SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSE (sorry, no apartments, condos, or townhouses) and at least 2 adults live in your home, then please email the following info to us and we’ll be in touch with more details:
Email us at mcolford@mindspring.com
Do You Have the Country’s Messiest Home?
Apply at mcolford@mindspring.com to be considered for upcoming episodes in the Atlanta area. Submit photos now and you could be in the running for Messiest Home 3!
By Lisa
December 22, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
So…does this mean Michael Baisden is going away? I was just starting to like that show, but I also like local radio. Hopefully they won’t change the music format. Now all they need is a stronger signal and they will be headed to #1.
By ilike2tapdatazz
December 22, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this
Ive said it here before but i think Carol is the bomb. love to get up with that on one of the cold,cold nights…
By who cares
December 22, 2008 12:19 PM | Link to this
and this is news because? WHO CARES!?!?!?!
By Thirdwheel
December 23, 2008 12:17 PM | Link to this
Does this mean Michael Basiden is going away?? I am confused…. Rodney don’t leave us hanging like this!!
By 1baddman
December 24, 2008 3:51 PM | Link to this
Welcome back Carol!!!!!
By Lisa
December 25, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Geesh People!! Read the article!! It says she will be the DJ 3-7pm weekends, not weekdays! Michael Baisden is on 3-7 weekdays! SMH
By Ayana
January 5, 2009 11:37 AM | Link to this
WEEKENDS WEEKENDS WEEKENDS. Please read before posting. Da*m
By Ayana
January 5, 2009 11:38 AM | Link to this
WEEKENDS WEEKENDS WEEKENDS. Please read before posting. Da*m
By Lorie
January 5, 2009 12:10 PM | Link to this
Calm down folks, it’s not that serious. A simple correction would have sufficed. Getting all worked up over a tiny oversight, LOL.
Carol Blackmon will be on weekend afternoons. Michael Baisden will still be on during the week.
By Roderick Kennon
January 7, 2009 4:30 PM | Link to this
Great: Now if you can get in touch with Derek Harper Tell him I suggest that he ALSO Hire Another Atlanta Disc Jockey legend Named DOUG STEELE he has the Best Oldies Program ever It’s on Internet Called UNFORGETTABLES.