WIGO 1570

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WIGO (1570 AM) is a historic commercial radio station licensed to Morrow, Georgia, and serving the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. The frequency has a long lineage in the Atlanta market dating back to its initial launch on March 21, 1959, operating through various call signs and format variations over the decades before reclaiming the heritage WIGO branding. The station is currently owned and operated by MCL/MCM Georgia, LLC, broadcasting from studios located in Ellenwood, Georgia. The station features a culturally rich, community-oriented programming format centered on urban adult contemporary music, classic R&B, soul, blues, gospel, and specialized talk programming. WIGO's schedule includes a diverse array of locally produced shows, spiritual and gospel blocks, sports talk, and paid brokered programs that cater directly to African-American and multi-cultural adult audiences across metro Atlanta. Notable regular programming ranges from inspirational gospel blocks and classic soul segments to community-driven talk shows and sports commentary. Operating as a daytime-focused facility, WIGO transmits with an authorized power of 5,000 watts during daylight hours, adjusting down to 50 watts at night to protect other regional signals on the 1570 kHz frequency. In addition to its traditional AM radio broadcast, WIGO extends its reach to a global audience through digital streaming platforms, mobile apps, and dedicated online portals, ensuring that its unique blend of heritage soul, gospel, and community talk remains accessible to listeners everywhere.

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