WAGT Anchors Tell Viewers to File Complaints With FCC After Ownership Change

As of Feb 16, WAGT, Augusta (GA)’s NBC affiliate, is part of Gray TV. The takeover follows the Gray’s acquisition of Schurz Communications last September. Also, as of Feb 16, Gray-owned WRDW, the CBS affiliates in Augusta, is simulcasting its news programs on WAGT. The 2 and a half hour morning show, the 6pm news and the 11pm newscast will now be seen on both stations. Gray is canceling WAGT’s weekend morning and weeknight 7 pm newscasts as of Feb 16. Apparently the changes mean WAGT employees are out of jobs. “The addition of WAGT positions WRDW to offer additional resources to promote community events and the missions of local non-profit organizations,” a statement on its website reads. WAGT anchors Jay Jeffries and Barclay Bishop, who, until Feb 16, were anchors of the NBC26 morning show, asked viewers to file complaints with the Federal Communications Commission. They also encouraged viewers to watch ABC affiliate WJBF.