99X returns to Atlanta airwaves on 97.9 FM

Since losing its frequency to the Cumulus co-owned Q100 (WWWQ-FM) in January ‘08, alternative rock station 99X has been streaming online at 99X.com and broadcasting on an HD2 signal.-

This morning, it returned to the FM dial at 97.9 FM. There won’t be a morning show as of yet, but some of the same programming is still in place, according to the press release:-

Loyal listeners will be instantly be familiar with the format and staff of the station. Atlanta native, BJ Kinard, anchors afternoon drive 3-7pm and also maintains Program Director duties. &-;This is the station that made me want to get into radio. It’s a very exciting time for me and 99X.” says Kinard. 99X station vet, Lewis, is the midday personality from 10am-3pm with Jillian as the night host 7pm to midnight. 99X is bringing back Organic X with Matt &-;Organic” Jones 7am to 1pm every Sunday.-

Programs and features that will continue include &-;Xposure,” featuring new and breaking artists; &-;Live X”, live acoustic band performances in the 99X studio attended by listeners; &-;Freeloaders,” a rewards program for listeners; and &-;Unplugged in the Park”, a Sunday night concert series including Organic X artists. 99X is looking forward to bringing back all the annual benchmark events it has delivered to Atlanta listeners over the years.