The JOY FM Comes to Augusta
Radio Training Network station WAFJ/Augusta (88.3) announced today it will rebrand as The JOY FM on Tuesday 1/20/26.
The station will keep its full local staff, led by station manager John Bryant. Local news, traffic, weather, and support of area businesses will remain key parts of the programming.
The updated weekday lineup features The Morning Cruise with Dave, Bill, and Carmen (6–10 a.m.), Candice Grey (10 a.m.–3 p.m.), The Jayar Show (3–7 p.m.), Michelle Tellone (7 p.m.–midnight), and Sandy James (overnights).
Yesterday HisAir reported that WAFJ morning host Ethan Wilburn would be heading to WLFJ/Greenville (His Radio flagship station) to host afternoons.
New efforts at WAFJ will include The JOY Crew, a local street team designed to increase the station’s presence at community events, concerts, and church outreach activities.
RTN’ VP of Programming Carmen Brown said the network’s defining focus is its commitment to the gospel and expressed excitement about connecting with listeners throughout the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area).
John Bryant echoed Carmen’s words. “This new chapter represents some big changes for 88.3 WAFJ, changes that God seems to have been leading for some time. I look forward to serving the CSRA in even more effective ways as our ministry will now have access to resources that will allow us to do even more.”
The JOY FM is heard by more than 1.2 million weekly listeners on numerous FM signals throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee.
