Lois Reitzes

Lois Reitzes is an Atlanta NPR radio show host, best known for her work on WABE FM 90.1's "City Lights with Lois Reitzes" and "Second Cup Concert". She has been a host with WABE since 1979, making her the longest-running voice in Atlanta radio.

Early life and education Lois Reitzes grew up in Chicago, listening to classical radio stations and playing piano. She and her mother attended classical concerts together, and Reitzes discovered she has perfect pitch.

Reitzes also produced and hosted WABE's Atlanta Symphony Orchestra broadcasts as well as the "Spivey Soiree" series. She was the program director at WABE from 1992 to 2007, and has served as Director of Arts and Cultural Programming since 2007.

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