
Gwinnett Braves Partner with Cox Media Group to Air Games on 97.7 FM
April 22, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves, Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, officially announced today a new partnership with Cox Media Group to air all 2015 games on the newly-created station, 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River. For the first time in G-Braves' history, fans across Gwinnett County are able to listen to a crisp, clear FM transmission of all 144 games courtesy of the Lawrenceville-based station.
The games are also streamed online at WSBRadio.com, the website for News 95.5 and AM 750 WSB.
Tony Schiavone, the "Voice of the G-Braves" since the team's inception in 2009, has returned for his seventh season handling the play-by-play.
"Today is a new and exciting day for the Gwinnett Braves on the radio," said Gwinnett Braves General Manager North Johnson. "This partnership with Cox Media Group, one of the top broadcasting companies in the country, allows our listening audience to grow across Gwinnett County and beyond. We know the fans will love the sound of G-Braves Baseball on 97.7 FM."
"Cox Media Group is excited to partner with the Gwinnett Braves and serve Gwinnett County by bringing great baseball to 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River," said Donna Hall, Vice-President and Market Manager-Atlanta Area Radio for Cox Media Group.
The Gwinnett Braves air tonight on 97.7 FM The Other Side of the River and WSBRadio.com as they play the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA. The Coolray Heating & Air On-Deck Show starts at 6:00 p.m., and the first pitch follows at 6:35 p.m.
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