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97.1 THE RIVER CONTESTS
Back-to-Back Mandatory May-tallica: Win AWESOME tickets to METALLICA starting May 12
Vote in The River 500 Memorial Day Countdown and you could win FRONT ROW Metallica Tickets!
Ticket Vault: Your LAST chance to win tickets to The River’s Rockin’ Birthday Bash 2025
Listen to Axel Lowe for your chance to win tickets to Bret Michaels’ Parti-Gras
Listen to English Nick for Your Chance to Win $100 Spa Sydell Gift Card!
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CLASSIC HITS MUSIC NEWS
Joe Satriani and Steve Vai’s SatchVai Band releases debut single featuring Deep Purple’s Glen Hughes
Ann Wilson says a music exec once sent Paula Abdul to teach Heart choreography
Wolfgang Van Halen played dad Eddie's Frankenstein guitar on new Mammoth song, 'The End'
Resolution to name San Francisco street after Jerry Garcia gets board approval
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN ATLANTA
City of Decatur votes to create reparations task force, issues public apology
AETNA to exit affordable care act insurance market in 2026, impacting thousands of Georgians
City of Decatur unveils plans for series of free events to celebrate FIFA World Cup 2026
Despite economic worries, Georgians are still booking summer trips
FURKIDS PETS OF THE WEEK
FURKIDS DOG OF THE WEEK: Ralphie
This adorable (and adorably loving) Pittie mix could be the very best dog-buddy to add to your bunch because two-year-old Ralphie happens to be one of the best dogs in ours.
FURKIDS CAT OF THE WEEK: Marble
Marble adores affection and will soak up as much as you can give her. She’s a cuddler and a snuggler.
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The River Early Morning Club
Meet the members of The River Early Morning Club! Each morning at 6:10am, Axel talks with the first caller of the day about what they're doing that has them up so early.
Brian's job is shocking
Meet the members of The River Early Morning Club! Each morning at 6:10am, Axel talks with the first caller of the day about what they're doing that has them up so early.
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Steve loves Bojangles
Meet the members of The River Early Morning Club! Each morning at 6:10am, Axel talks with the first caller of the day about what they're doing that has them up so early.
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Firefighter Jeff calls us on his last day
Meet the members of The River Early Morning Club! Each morning at 6:10am, Axel talks with the first caller of the day about what they're doing that has them up so early.
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