EXHIBIT 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                   COX RADIO ADDS DIRECTOR, NAMES NEW CHAIRMAN

         ATLANTA, DECEMBER 19, 2001 -- Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE: CXR) announced
today that G. Dennis Berry has been elected to the Company's board of directors,
increasing Cox Radio's board to nine members. Additionally, James C. Kennedy has
been named chairman of the board, replacing David E. Easterly, who continues to
serve as a director. These changes will be effective January 1, 2002.

         Mr. Kennedy is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cox
Enterprises, Inc. (CEI), the media holding company which owns a majority of
stock in CXR. Mr. Easterly is Vice Chairman of CEI and the former President and
Chief Operating Officer of CEI. He is retiring from his operational
responsibilities at the end of the year while continuing to serve on the boards
of various Cox companies.

         Dennis Berry last year replaced Easterly as president and chief
operating officer of CEI. In this role Mr. Berry oversees the operations of CEI
and its privately-held subsidiaries including Cox Newspapers, Inc., Cox
Television, and Manheim Auctions, Inc., the world's largest automobile
remarketing company. From 1995 to 2000, Mr. Berry served as president and CEO of
Manheim Auctions. Prior to Manheim, Mr. Berry served as publisher of the
Atlanta-Journal Constitution. Over two decades he held several positions,
including president, vice president and general manager, and advertising
director.

         Robert F. Neil, chief executive officer of Cox Radio, commented, "We
welcome Dennis Berry to Cox Radio's board of directors. Dennis has been a part
of the Cox companies for a long time and firmly understands the vision and
strategy of Cox Radio. His extensive knowledge and experience in the media
industry, the advertising market, and the automotive industry will undoubtedly
be a strong asset."

         Cox Radio is the third largest radio company in the United States based
on revenues. Cox Radio owns, operates or provides sales and marketing services
for 81 stations (68 FM and 13 AM) clustered in 18 markets, including major
markets such as Atlanta, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Orlando and San Antonio. Cox
Radio, Inc. shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol:
CXR.

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