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Observers watch on as the Board of Elections staff and volunteers work to count ballots despite repeated technical difficulties.

[Photo] Primary Election results for May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024
Observers watch on as the Board of Elections staff and volunteers work to count ballots despite repeated technical difficulties.

Primary Election results for May 21, 2024

Henry Keating
May 21, 2024
Candidates for Bibb County sheriff, from left, Chris Patterson, Ron Rodgers, DeAndre Hall, Sheriff David Davis, Marshall Hughes and Chris Paul sit for a March 2024 forum during their runs for the office.

From mayor to sheriff, here are all the contested races in Macon-Bibb County for the May election

Early voting begins April 29
Henry Keating, Macon Newsroom
May 14, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for the Macon-Bibb County District 2 Commission

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County District 3

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County District 5

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County Commission District 6

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb Commission District 7

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb Commission District 8

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Voting machines are lined up at the Macon-Bibb County at the Board of Elections.

The Candidates for Macon-Bibb County Commission District 9

Henry Keating, Murphy Center
May 10, 2024
Bibb County GOP Chairman David Sumrall presents his challenges to over 700 voters on Bibb County’s polling roster at the Board of Elections Meeting on April 29, 2024.

Board of Elections staves off over 700 voter challenges from local GOP Chair

Polling roster changes aren't allowed 90 days before an election
Henry Keating
May 1, 2024
Ulysses Colbert’s house at 2269 Anthony Terrace in Macon on March 14, 2024. Colbert had rented out this house, but after losing out on thousands of dollars in rent, and now having to go clean up the mess left by the previous tenant, is reconsidering being a landlord.

“I might just let it sit vacant:” How Code Enforcement impacts property owners in Macon-Bibb

Henry Keating, Reg Murphy Center
April 18, 2024
The Macon-Bibb County Board of Elections offices and voting center is now located in the lower section of the Macon Mall below Burlington’s, a department store.

Candidate qualifying this week, Georgia presidential primary around the corner

Here are all the key 2024 election dates, deadlines
Henry Keating
March 5, 2024
A shaft that Henry Peed, a Macon bowhunter, used to kill a 130-pound boar in September of 2023 at a spot his family calls “Beaver Dam."

Hunting popularity continues to increase in Georgia since 2006 state constitutional amendment

Henry Keating
December 5, 2023
A Graphic of data compiled by year examining the increase in distributed fishing licenses and registered anglers. Data Courtesy of the Georgia Department of Natural resources.

A Graphic of data compiled by year examining the increase in distributed hunting licenses and registered hunters. Data Courtesy of the Georgia Department of Natural resources.

The closed down store front of what was Fashion Avenue now showcases “porta potties” and graffiti on Cherry Street in Macon. While Cherry Street is home to some of downtown’s most popular shops and restaurants, like Fresh Produce Records, Parish on Cherry, Retro Reboot Arcade and the Rookery, it still has not rebounded to its former success.

How recent downtown developments are affecting Macon’s homeless

Henry Keating and Maura Rutledge
May 8, 2023
Florida-based Climber Steven Olivo reaches for the next hold on his green free-climbing route.

Macon Rocks is bringing rock climbing to Macon

Henry Keating
April 5, 2021
Richone Jackson was awarded the Specialized Student-Athlete Leadership Award. Photo courtesy of Charise Stephens.

Two Macon students win national awards for cycling

Henry Keating
April 1, 2021

[Video] Tiny Tour: Macon Terminal Station

Henry Keating
March 24, 2021

[Video] A brief minute in Macon Central Terminal

Henry Keating
March 15, 2021
"Macon Love:" Pickleball in Tattnall Square Park

“Macon Love:” Pickleball in Tattnall Square Park

Henry Keating
March 2, 2021
Top 5 missed headlines of 2020

Top 5 missed headlines of 2020

Henry Keating
February 7, 2021
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