WCTV, Television tower in Metcalf, Georgia, US
WCTV is a television transmission tower in Metcalf, Georgia, near the Florida state line, that broadcasts the signal for channel 6 across the surrounding region. The tower reaches a height that allows it to cover viewers in both Georgia and northern Florida with local programming.
The tower was built in 1955 to bring television broadcasts to southwest Georgia and northern Florida for the first time. Since then, the structure has connected viewers on both sides of the state line with regional news and programming.
The tower enables WCTV to produce 31 hours of weekly local news programming, connecting residents across state lines with regional information.
The tower sits on private property in a rural area and is not open to visitors. Those who want to view the structure from a distance can find vantage points along the surrounding country roads.
The structure maintains dual-state broadcasting capabilities, serving as the physical link between Thomasville, Georgia licensing and Tallahassee, Florida operations.
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