Gary Thigpen Biography
Gary Thigpen is an American Anchor, Reporter, Meteorologist, and Multimedia Journalist working for WGXA serving as a Reporter. He has been working for the station since January 2020 after working for two years as a news/talk co-host.
Gary Thigpen Age
Thigpen likes to keep his personal life private hence he has not disclosed the date, month, or year in which he was born. However, he might be in his 30s judging from his appearance.
Gary Thigpen Height
Thigpen stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 2 inches.
Gary Thigpen Family
Thigpen has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any details about his parents. It is also not known if Thigpen has any siblings.
Gary Thigpen Wife
Thigpen is very private about his personal life, therefore, it is not known if he is in any relationship. There are also no rumors of Thigpen being in any past relationship with anyone.
Gary Thigpen’s Net Worth
Thigpen has an estimated net worth of between $1 Million-$5 Million which he has earned through his successful career as a Reporter.
Gary Thigpen Salary
Thigpen earns an annual salary ranging from $ 45,000 – $ 110,500.
Gary Thigpen Education
Thigpen graduated from Madison High School in 1979. He took on a part-time DJ role at WMAF while working full-time at Dixie Packers in Madison. His dedication and talent quickly earned him the opportunity to step into the station manager’s role at WMAF. However, this proved to be short-lived as the station faced financial challenges, prompting Thigpen to seek other opportunities.
From a young age, Thigpen had a deep fascination with meteorology. While his peers engaged in typical childhood activities, Thigpen was checking temperatures and rainfall throughout the year, driven by his genuine interest in weather phenomena. “I just did it because it was fun and I found the weather fascinating,” he recalled.
But Thigpen’s interests extended beyond weather; he also had a passion for radio. Often, he would imagine having his radio station, using a walkie-talkie positioned between two bricks to keep the “talk” button engaged. He would then ride his bicycle around, testing the range of his makeshift station while honing his DJ skills.
Gary Thigpen Career
Thigpen joined the WGXA Weather team in January 2020. Before his time at WGXA News, Gary gained extensive experience in radio and television broadcasting in Florida and Georgia. This included a two-year period as a news/talk co-host and over two years as a weather forecaster at another news station in Georgia.
Originally from Florida, Gary moved to middle Georgia in 2002. Having grown up in Florida, he has encountered numerous hurricanes and severe weather events, fostering his passion for weather forecasting and broadcasting from his teenage years onward. When not at the WGXA weather center or covering weather events, Gary enjoys spending time with his pet rabbit, Bun Bun, and indulging in his favorite cuisines, such as BBQ and traditional country cooking.
Gary Thigpen WGXA
Thigpen is working at WGXA alongside other famous WGXA meteorologists, anchors, and reporters including;
- Greg Loyd
- Ryan Marando
- Brittany Miller
- Angela Brown
- Gloria Ruth Finney
- Ryan Stinnett
Gary Thigpen Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and often posts on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.