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.

Election day in Georgia

Voters head to the polls today across the state to decide a myriad of races for mayors and city council members, along with a number of referendum questions. Mayors are being decided in cities such as Macon, Savannah, Commerce and Winder. Ballot questions include in Columbus, where residents will decide whether its government will get redevelopment powers with tax allocation districts. Voters must bring a photo ID to the polls, which are open until 7pm.