Tower 1019981 — Metcalf, GA
ConstructedFCC Antenna Structure Registration 1019981 — tower (type not specified) near Metcalf, Georgia. Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole.
At a glance
FCC Antenna Structure Registration 1019981 is a 610 m (2,000 ft) tower near Metcalf, Thomas County, Georgia. Its registration status is constructed, with construction recorded on Jan 1, 1987. It is registered to Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC structure registrations.
Registration record
FCC record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration number (ASRN) | 1019981 |
| Unique system identifier | 122125 |
| Status | Constructed (C) |
| Structure type | Tower (type not specified) (TOWER) |
| Date constructed | Jan 1, 1987 |
| Registration issued | Aug 26, 2024 |
Aviation safety
FAA & lighting
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| FAA study number | — |
| FAA circular | — |
| Painting / lighting spec | A1, B, G, H |
| Marking / lighting code | FAA Style C (6) |
The painting/lighting specification is copied as filed: the FAA marking and lighting chapters and paragraphs cited in the ASR record. The marking/lighting code is decoded using the FCC registration form's code list.
Registered owner
Atlanta, GA · FRN 0003733219
Holds 262 FCC structure registrations — view the full portfolio →
Location
- Address
- 30 RODDENBERRY RD 3.5 MI SW
- City
- Metcalf
- State
- Georgia
- ZIP
- 31792
- County
- Thomas County
- County FIPS
- 13275
- Coordinates
- 30.67056, -83.94056
Within ~40 km
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How tall is structure 1019981 compared with others?
At 610 m, structure 1019981 is about 5.4 times the 114 m average across the 58 structures registered in Thomas County. It is about 7.8 times the Georgia average of 78 m across 7,807 registrations. Among the 75,247 registrations nationwide filed under the same structure-type code (TOWER), the average overall height is 76 m, so this one is about 8.0 times that figure. It is the 9th-tallest constructed structure in the FCC registry nationwide.
The supporting structure itself measures 587 m; antennas and other appurtenances on top bring the overall height above ground to 610 m. The site's filed ground elevation is 68 m, which puts the top of the structure 677 m above mean sea level.
Where is structure 1019981, and what is registered around it?
The registration places the structure near Metcalf in Thomas County, Georgia, at coordinates 30.67056, -83.94056, with the site address filed as "30 RODDENBERRY RD 3.5 MI SW". Thomas County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, the 39th-largest count among the 159 Georgia counties with registrations, and 38 of them are marked constructed. Georgia as a whole has 7,807 registrations, the 5th-largest total among the 50 states and DC.
The tallest other registered structure within about 40 km is Metcalf, GA · 1054890, a tower at 609 m (granted (not yet constructed)).
What does the status "Constructed" mean?
Constructed means the owner has notified the FCC that construction is complete, so the registry treats the structure as standing. The FCC issued registration 1019981 on Aug 26, 2024. Nationally, 141,895 of the 197,770 registrations (71.7%) carry the constructed status, including 5,727 in Georgia.
Who owns antenna structure 1019981?
The FCC record lists Gray Local Media, Inc. of Atlanta, GA as the registered owner, under FCC Registration Number 0003733219. Across the registry it holds 262 structure registrations, the 90th-largest portfolio among the 7,865 owners with two or more. Its most common filed structure-type code is TOWER (125 registrations).
What FAA and lighting details are on file?
Its marking and lighting code, 6, is listed on the FCC registration form as "FAA Style C". The painting and lighting specification on file cites FAA chapters A1, B, G, H.
Frequently asked questions
How tall is antenna structure 1019981?
Its registered overall height above ground is 610 m (2,000 ft), and 677 m (2,222 ft) above mean sea level.
Who owns tower 1019981?
The registered owner is Gray Local Media, Inc., which holds 262 FCC antenna structure registrations.
Where is antenna structure 1019981?
It is located near Metcalf, Thomas County, Georgia at 30 RODDENBERRY RD 3.5 MI SW (30.67056, -83.94056). Its status is constructed; it was constructed on Jan 1, 1987.
What type of structure is 1019981?
It is filed with the FCC under structure-type code TOWER, which decodes to "Tower (type not specified)". Filed under the FCC's older general tower code, which does not record whether the tower is guyed, lattice or a monopole. 75,247 registrations nationwide use the same code.
How many antenna structures are registered in Thomas County, GA?
Thomas County has 58 FCC-registered antenna structures, 38 of them constructed — the 39th-largest count among 159 counties in Georgia.
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structure 1019981, Metcalf, Thomas County, Georgia”, https://towercensus.com/towers/georgia/metcalf-1019981 (data as of October 13, 2026).