Longtime Georgia radio host and political commentator Martha Zoller died unexpectedly at age 66 following what she called a stress-related heart attack.
What is Martha Zoller known for? For thirty years, the commentator was a mainstay of state political analysis and was best known for hosting “The Martha Zoller Show” on WDUN, a local talk radio outlet.
What lawmakers are saying:
- Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA): “I’m deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Martha Zoller. I enjoyed our conversations across the years and deeply respected her commitment to her convictions and her community. Honored to pray with her several weeks ago, I am now praying for her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her. Keep the faith…”
- Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA): “Martha was a respected stalwart of Georgia’s civic community, an accomplished broadcaster, and a formidable activist. Whether on her radio show at WDUN, advising elected officials, running for Congress herself, or serving on the State Board of Education, Martha dedicated her life to service, family, and faith, and will be deeply missed by all her life touched.”
- Governor Brian Kemp (R-GA): “Across Martha’s many accomplishments, her favorite roles were those of wife, mother, and grandmother. As we reflect on the impact of this beloved voice from Hall County, our prayers are with Lin, their four children, and their grandchildren.”
- Attorney General Chris Carr (R-GA): “Martha was a constant, welcome presence in Georgia politics for decades. She ran for office, served on the state school board, worked on campaigns, worked for a Governor and U.S. Senator, and consulted for organizations whose missions she cared about deeply.”
Context: Zoller also worked as a conservative activist and was deeply embedded within Georgia’s Republican circles. Using this influence, she maintained a reputation for insightful analysis and deep connections.
Zoller’s radio career began in 1994 after she became a regular caller to WDUN and frequently appeared across television outlets like CNN and Fox News.
While Zoller worked as a conservative, her work earned her bipartisan respect, as can be seen by the outpouring of bipartisan mourning.
