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Bibb Democrats Host Political Forum

9:20 AM, May 17, 2013

Little Richard Backs Ellis in Mayor's Race

6:31 PM, May 16, 2013

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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.

Deal Signs Bills for Nonpartisan Bibb Elections

5:15 PM, Feb 14, 2013

Gov. Nathan Deal today signed three bills calling for nonpartisan elections in Bibb County, but left four others unsigned.

Karl Rove's Group to Only Back 'Electable' GOP Candidates

American political consultant Karl Rove is seen at the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida, during final preparations for the opening of the Republican National Convention on August 27, 2012. (Photo: BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/GettyImages)

1:49 PM, Feb 14, 2013

The GOP strategist's plan to promote "electable" candidates has the party's most conservative wing defending their ideological turf, as Republicans map out how to recover from losses in 2012. Could affect Rep. Paul Broun in Georgia.

Lawyer: Family Will Ask to Send Reeves Back to Jail

The lawyer for a man accused of shooting a woman to death outside a Macon gas station says Frank Reeves may head back to the Bibb County jail because his family is unable to care for him.

4:04 PM, May 19, 2013

Abducted 4-Year-Old Airlifted After Eastman Accident

Mi-Kurhea Mumford, 4, was air-lifted to a Macon hospital after a three-car wreck in Eastman in which she suffered a skull fracture.

3:39 PM, May 17, 2013

Police Say Woman Attacked Man with Butcher Knife

Shaundell Bryant was arrested and charged wtih aggravated assault.

7:51 AM, May 19, 2013

Road Race Goes from Fort Valley to Byron Hospital

The race started at the current Peach Regional Medical Center and ended in Byron at the hospital's new location.

12:24 PM, May 19, 2013

Woman Dies in Warner Robins Traffic Accident

Police have arrested a man and charged him with driving under the influence.

1:37 PM, Aug 25, 2012

Driver in Critical Condition After Being Shot by Houston Deputy

This shooting happened this afternoon on Moody Road, just south of Lake Placid Road.

6:44 PM, May 17, 2013

Missing Macon Infant Found

Wilson Bryant, IV, who went missing early Saturday morning was found and safe.

10:11 AM, May 18, 2013

Severe T-Storm Watch for Parts of Central GA

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the southernmost part of Central Georgia until 7 PM.

4:12 PM, May 19, 2013

One winning ticket for a record US Powerball lottery jackpot worth 590.5 million dollars was sold in Florida, organizers say. Sarah Charlton reports.

Winning Ticket in Powerball Jackpot Sold in Fla.

Check those Powerball tickets, Florida residents: One of you is holding the winning ticket in the record $590.5 million jackpot.

12:27 PM, May 19, 2013

DNA Results Confirm Remains Are Missing MGSC Student

Human remains found at a Hawkinsville site last week have been confirmed by DNA tests as Jmaal Keyes, the Middle Georgia State College student that went missing April 25.

6:30 PM, May 17, 2013