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95.5 WSB’s Kirk Mellish receives Gubernatorial Commendation from Gov. Kemp

GEORGIA — After announcing his retirement back in July, WSB’s veteran meteorologist Kirk Mellish was granted a Gubernatorial Commendation from Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp for his 30-plus years of service to the Atlanta Metro area.

The commendation recognizes Mellish for being a pioneer in his field, becoming the first full-time, radio-only meteorologist in the nation while serving Georgians with timely forecasts updates and around-the-clock coverage on severe weather.

Mellish is also recognized as a leader by the American Meteorologist Society and National Weather Association and was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame back in 2010.

“When I joined WSB in Atlanta in July 1987 just three years after graduation, I never would have thought I’d stay this long,” said Mellish. “It has been a blessing to turn my childhood hobby into a career and to serve most of these decades as the first radio-only, full-time meteorologist in the country. This is the type of broadcasting innovation typical of WSB and CMG leadership in the industry. It has been an honor and privilege to work with so many great colleagues and big names in our business in management, on-air and behind the scenes. I look forward to the next chapter in my life and am excited to pass the baton, or should I say barometer, to Christina Edwards who will be a great fit for the tradition of weather coverage on 95.5 WSB.”

Since retiring as a full-time meteorologist for WSB Radio, Mellish has emerged into a consultant role for the station and will remain on the staff until the end of the year. Meteorologist Christina Edwards will be taking over for Mellish as she returns to the Atlanta area following a six-year tenure in the Tennessee Valley at WHNT News 19.

The State of Georgia is proud to call Mellish one of its own for his dedication to his craft and honors him for the service he has provided to communities for so many years.

Kasey Richardson

Kasey Richardson

Digital Producer and Journalist

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