Macon-Bibb Consolidation

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Future of Macon-Bibb Elections Still Unclear

8:20 AM, Jun 18, 2013

As of Monday afternoon, there were no answers from the Department of Justice about when, or how, the Macon-Bibb consolidated elections might happen.

Bibb Threatens Federal Lawsuit Over Election Delay

10:37 AM, Jun 11, 2013

Bibb County officials are asking the Department of Justice for an answer soon on whether they'll allow nonpartisan elections in the county.

Bibb Lawyer Prepares Response for Justice Department

7:06 AM, Jun 6, 2013

County Attorney hopes to give the Justice Department requested information by Friday.

Justice Department Request Raises Voter Questions

7:54 PM, May 29, 2013

The Justice Department request for more information on the election for the consolidated government raises questions for Macon-Bibb voters.

Bibb Legislators React to Election Suspension

9:09 AM, May 29, 2013

State Senators Cecil Staton, Allen Peake and James Beverly spoke with 13WMAZ about the suspension of the consolidated government elections.

Four Macon-Bibb Mayoral Candidates Met in Forum

8:19 AM, May 24, 2013

Four of the six mayoral candidates for the Macon-Bibb consolidated government faced off in a forum Thursday night.

Macon Mayoral Candidate Rides Horse into Race

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.

Political Newcomer Enters District 7 Macon-Bibb Race

4:28 PM, Apr 19, 2013

Barry Bell, manager of Oakview Golf Course, says he plans to run for the District 7 commission seat.

Macon Council President Timley Joins Commission Race

6:56 PM, Apr 18, 2013

Just a few days before official qualifying starts, the first candidate stepped into the ring for the District 9 seat for the new Macon-Bibb government.

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.

Bronson Joins Crowded District 2 Macon-Bibb Commission Race

3:38 PM, Apr 3, 2013

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

Olson to Run for District Four Commissioner Seat

4:29 AM, Apr 3, 2013

She joined council in 2011, and says she can use the experiences with the city to help lead the beginning stages after the merger.

Lucas: Changes to Consolidation Bill 'Shenanigans'

4:11 PM, Mar 29, 2013

Councilwoman Elaine Lucas says she and others will fight an amendment to the consolidation bill that allows anyone to qualify for a commission district as long as he or she lives there by the day qualifying starts on April 22.

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.

Macon Councilman Alone in District Eight Commission Race

6:30 PM, Feb 26, 2013

Macon city council member Charles Jones put his name in the hat for the district eight seat for the consolidated commission.

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