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Five Macon Mayoral Candidates Debate Tonight

5:23 PM, May 23, 2013

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7:53 AM, May 22, 2013

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Qualifying Ends for Macon-Bibb Elections

Former Macon Mayor George Israel Discusses Macon-Bibb Elections

7:47 PM, Apr 26, 2013

30 candidates have qualified to run for office, which includes six people in a crowded field for mayor.

Macon Mayoral Candidate Rides Horse into Race

Mayoral Candidate Cousino Rides Horse to Qualifying

12:06 PM, Apr 25, 2013

Cousino dismounted his horse 'Joker' in front of the Board of Elections, slung the saddlebags over his shoulder, and ambled into the board office.

25 Candidates Qualified for Macon-Bibb Races

5:53 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Joe Allen, C. Jack Ellis and Robert Reichert all qualified Monday for the race to become the first mayor under consolidation.

Glover Pleads 'Not Guilty' to Pot Charge

Glover sat down with 13WMAZs Randall Savage.

5:05 PM, Apr 23, 2013

Macon-Bibb County Commission candidate Danny D. Glover pleaded not guilty to a drug charge before Jones County probate court Tuesday.

Danny Glover Says Marijuana Found in Car Was Not His

3:41 PM, Apr 13, 2013

Macon-Bibb County commission candidate Danny Glover blames opponent Elaine Lucas for spreading word about his arrest in January.

Retired Sheriff's Major Running for Commission

6:34 PM, Apr 10, 2013

Warren F. "Scotty" Shepherd, a retired 30-year veteran of the Bibb County sheriff's department, plans to run for the District 7 commission seat on the new consolidated government.

Joe Allen Joins Macon-Bibb Mayor's Race

5:30 PM, Apr 5, 2013

The county commissioner has joined the crowded race for mayor of the new consolidated Macon-Bibb government.

Bronson Joins Crowded District 2 Macon-Bibb Commission Race

Bronson says he has several ideas to improve the consolidated community, like providing more outlets to technology, advancing healthcare education, and dropping crime rates.

3:38 PM, Apr 3, 2013

Five candidates are now vying for the District 2 seat for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government.

Watkins Joins Race for Macon-Bibb Commission Seat

Macon City Councilman Virgil Watkins annouces his candidacy for the consolidated Macon-Bibb Commission.

2:37 PM, Mar 29, 2013

Bibb voters pick the new consolidated government on July 16.

Four Central Ga. Counties Pass SPLOSTS

10:56 AM, Mar 20, 2013

Voters in Crawford, Jones, Monroe and Washington counties all approved penny sales taxes to raise revenue for projects to improve education, health and safety.

Four Central Ga. Counties Voting on Penny Tax

1:56 PM, Mar 18, 2013

The last day to vote to continue SPLOSTs in three counties - Monroe, Jones, and Washington - is March 19.

Forsyth Voting on $29 Million Education Penny Tax

8:27 AM, Mar 14, 2013

Voters will decide whether to approve the education local option sales tax or ELOST that would take effect after the current one expires in 2014.

Two Macon Mayors Join Consolidated Mayor Race

8:49 PM, Mar 7, 2013

Reichert and Ellis will join Bibb County Commission Chairman Sam Hart in the race, which will take place in July.

Jones, Monroe Counties Voting on SPLOSTs

11:50 PM, Feb 28, 2013

Early voting is under way in both Jones and Monroe counties, where people will decide whether to continue SPLOSTs for education.

Former Bibb Chair Bishop Considers Running for Mayor

11:25 AM, Feb 28, 2013

Charlie Bishop, the former chairman of the Bibb County Commission posted a statement on the local Republican Facebook page that he is considering a bid for the Mayor's office.

Sam Hart Running for Macon-Bibb Mayor

Bibb County Commission Chairman Sam Hart announces his campaign for mayor of the consolidated Macon-Bibb government.

6:53 PM, Feb 27, 2013

Bibb County Commission chairman says he's running for mayor of the combined Macon and Bibb County consolidated government.

Mike Cranford to Run for Macon-Bibb Commission Seat

4:34 PM, Feb 20, 2013

Mike Cranford, who served on council from 1995 to 1999 and again from 2005 to 2012, tells 13WMAZ he will run for the District 7 seat on the Macon-Bibb Commission.

No Bond Set for Macon Mother Accused of Murder in Son's Beating Death

A Macon mother is in jail after her 2-year-old son died from an apparent beating.

4:36 PM, May 23, 2013

Email: Bibb Co. Principals Family Victims of Murder

Acting Supt.: Bibb Principal's Family Victims of Murder

In an email sent to employees Wednesday, the Bibb County school district says one of its principals lost his parents and a brother to homicide.

8:59 AM, May 23, 2013

Emanuel Co. Couple Faces Drug Charges After Infant's Death

Officials were called to a resident about an unresponsive infant and investigators found meth and dope at the scene.

6:33 PM, May 22, 2013

Ashley Washington won the Golden Eagle award in foreign language, the Gates Millennium Scholarship, and the QuestBridge National College Match award.

Central High Student Earns Almost $500k in Scholarships

Ashley Washington won the Golden Eagle award in foreign language, a $1,000 prize. She also received $250,000 from the Gates Millennium Scholarship, and $240,000 as the QuestBridge National College Match recipient.

8:07 AM, May 23, 2013

Stray Pit Bull Found in Houston Co. with Rabies

Stray Pit Bull Tests Positive for Rabies in Houston Co.

The North Central Health District says a stray pit bull in Houston County tested positive for rabies after it bit someone.

9:29 AM, May 23, 2013

Perry Business Aims to Break World Record

Perry Business Aims to Break Record for World's Longest Golf Cart

Perry, it's been called the crossroads of Georgia, and now they may be able to add a Guinness World Record to their résumé.

1:49 PM, May 23, 2013

Warning Sirens Inadvertently Sound in Crawford Co.

Jake Watson with Crawford EMA says they are looking into why the county's automated warning system went off Wednesday night.

7:03 AM, May 23, 2013

Hospital in South Ga. to Close by Year's End

Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville has about 600 employees.

10:54 PM, May 22, 2013

Evan Gattis journey to the Atlanta Braves stretched more than 100,000 miles, with stops in numerous states, various jobs and a long-term battle with depression.

Brave: the Amazing Journey of Evan Gattis

"You could have all the money in the world," Evan Gattis told 11Alive's Matt Pearl in a sit-down interview last weekend. "But what good is it without you there to spend it? What's water if you're not thirsty?"

3:47 PM, May 23, 2013