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Four Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidates Met in Forum

8:19 AM, May 24, 2013

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12:39 AM, May 24, 2013

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In a First, Black Voter Turnout Rate Passes Whites

9:02 AM, Apr 29, 2013

Had people voted last November at the same rates they did in 2004, when black turnout was below its current historic levels, Republican Mitt Romney would have won narrowly, according to an analysis conducted for The Associated Press.

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.

Central Fellowship Christian Academys graduation saw more than the traditional pomp and circumstance.

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan. So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

10:37 AM, May 25, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

7:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

2:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Hawkinsville Family Wins Big on 'Ellen' Show, Plans Okla. Donation

Holly and Jeremy Goss, of Hawkinsville, were not just guests on the Ellen Degeneres show, but they were surprised with a home makeover and a suitcase filled with $20,000 in cash.

2:49 PM, May 24, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013

As of 11 p.m. Thursday, Centerville Chief of Police Sidney Andrews said the little boy was in critical condition.

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store. When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

9:33 AM, May 24, 2013