About Us

Conveyors of Macon’s American Roots music tradition and culture

The Creek is a curated listening experience that invites audiences to discover and explore the roots of American music, connecting and immersing them in Macon, Georgia’s culture, place, and people. Located in downtown Macon, Georgia, WNEX—100.9 The Creek—curates the finest in American roots music through the lens of Southern culture and community. We’re proud to be locally owned and operated, broadcasting to a Central Georgia coverage area including Macon, Warner Robins, Perry, Gray, Forsyth, and beyond, and streaming worldwide at streamthecreek.com.

The Creek is a placemaking radio station in Macon, Georgia, dedicated to curating the roots of American music. The Creek invites people in to discover and explore the sounds that have come out of Macon for generations, while celebrating the spirit of creation happening in the genre today. What makes the Creek so unique is that it is owned by Visit Macon, the region’s destination marketing organization. Together they bring its stellar music, food, fun, and history to the outside world. If you listen to The Creek, in just a short time, you’ll feel compelled to experience Macon’s vibrant culture.

THE VISION: As a music media brand, The Creek attracts people from all over the world to its authentic storytelling—bringing influential music as well as Macon’s culture and place to life.

THE MISSION: To broadcast the Macon experience every day: its roots in American music, its people, and culture.

The Creek values include:

  • Independence
  • Respecting the pioneers
  • Advocating for new artists
  • Reverence for the song and songwriter
  • Celebration of place
  • Support of community

The Creek team loves connecting, whether it’s in the studio or out in the community.

Daniel Shirley and Steve Norris, co-hosts of Creekside Sports, interview Joey Berkopec and Justin Cmunt of the Macon Mayhem, our city’s professional hockey club.
Justin Cutway, host of Local Load-in, talks to CHOIR OF BABBLE about their latest music. Justin’s explores Central Georgia’s independent music scene at 7 p.m. every Wednesday night.
Charles Davis, host of “Creekside Mornings,” talks with world-renowned keyboardist Chuck Leavell, Sr. Theresa Sullivan, director of Daybreak Day Resource Center, about the annual Macon Sleepout fundraiser with previous co-host, Sam Stephens.