According to its Facebook page, 98.9 will change from 99X to the Bone 98.9, switching from alternative favorites such as Coldplay, the Black Keys and Silversun Pickups to the harder-edge rock formerly favored by Project.
"Abandoned by Project 961? 98.9 The Bone... TOMORROW at Noon! 'Nuff said..." read a post on the Bone 98.9's new Facebook page.
The switch apparently ends (for now, at least) the 99X moniker, which has been around on various radio frequencies since at least the early 90s. The station's website had an "Under Reconstruction" banner on its page late Friday.
The move should satiate hard rock fans who sounded off online after Project's sign off on Wednesday night. An online petition had garnered more than 4,000 signatures, while numerous Facebook pages had also picked up thousands of "likes" in support of Project.
There was no immediate word if any of the former staff from Project 96.1 would be a part of the Bone 98.9.
CBS Radio has previously announced that it would be flipping its own rock station, Dave 92.9-FM, into a sports talk station in September or October.
What do you think about the switch? Will you miss 99X? Post your comments below!
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If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
If you're hitting the road this weekend, you wont be alone. Plenty of drivers are expected to make use of the long Memorial Day weekend, both in and out of town.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:00 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:00:01 GMT
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
An Army Reserve sergeant surprised his daughter by returning from an overseas deployment and presenting her with her diploma at high school graduation.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:32:57 GMT
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
Authorities say more than a dozen people were injured in an accident involving a hotel shuttle bus near Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Friday morning.
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In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
In-depth reporting by the Druid Hills High School student newspaper on DeKalb's accreditation controversy landed the head of SACS as the school's commencement speaker on Friday.
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Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season. Authorities are reminding folks that there are some new laws on Georgia's waterways.
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