Ken Cook was a stable force at WAGA-TV from the time it was a CBS affiliate through Snowmageddon.

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By Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com, filed Dec. 4, 2014

Local TV weather forecaster Ken Cook, who just retired this past summer after 35 years at WAGA-TV, and Mike Roberts, a former V-103 morning host, were named to the 2015 Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Roberts was a dominant morning jock at V-103 from 1986 through 1998. He was there as the station transitioned from an R&B station to a younger, more hip-hop vibe. He has since owned his own radio station in Macon, classic soul Majic 100.1 (WQMJ-FM).

"This has been a humbling 2 years for me," said Roberts, who was also inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame last year. "I didn't expect any of this. Words can't express how honored I am to even be considered."

Cook joined WAGA-TV in 1979 and left over the summer after a long, illustrious career covering all sorts of crazy Atlanta weather, from tornadoes to Snowmageddon.

"I was thrilled. I was honored that they would consider me. I'm tickled about it," Cook said. (He' staking a lot of small trips. He's in Charleston now visiting a daughter and grandkids and just traveled to Destin.) He is open to do endorsements right now, in case anybody would like to use him as a spokesman.

Mike Roberts and Ryan Cameron are both part of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame and the Georgia Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame as well. CREDIT: Rodney Ho/rho@ajc.com

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According to the GAB: "Consideration for this honor is given to broadcasters with a minimum of 20 years in broadcasting with a significant portion of their career spent in Georgia, a solid record of achievement including rating dominance and local/national awards, and a history of dedication to the communities they serve."

The induction ceremony will be held at the University of Georgia January 23, 2015.

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