Macon elects a new mayor

Macon has elected a new mayor, and he won by a landslide.

On December 11th attorney Robert Reichert will be sworn in as the new mayor of Macon. His election mirrored his performance in the primary where he won every precinct. On Tuesday he garnered over 96 percent of the vote.

Reichert campaigned hard. His message of unity resonated with voters. He says he looks forward to seeing the city progress.

"We've got all of the component pieces. We've got all the natural resources, the location, the people, the climate, everything else we need. Macon is fixing to catch fire and grow."

Reichert will succeed Mayor Jack Ellis who was the city's first black mayor. Reichert is white, but had major support from the black community.