Earlier this morning, the Candler County Sheriff's Department posted on Facebook about a serve multi-vehicle crash going Westbound on I-16 at the 101 mile marker. Police shut down both westbound lanes ...

If you’ve read the story concerning the City’s FY2026 budget, then you, like us, may be reeling from a little shock. The budget reflects a $2 million change (over 25%) in one short year. Some of the ...

Women on mission at New Life Baptist Church honored two ladies as Mothers of the Year on Mother’s Day. Both ladies are Proverbs 31” ladies. Joanna Cardell was chosen as an older mother with grown ...

Former Candler County Sheriff’s Patrol Captain Jamey O’Brien was sentenced last week by Superior Court Judge Tommy J. Smith to 170- 180 days in Probation Detention Center and 10 years probation after ...

Surrounded by love, Hubert Crooms, a Candler County native, joined his Savior, wife, Louise Crooms, earthly parents, and 10 brothers and sisters in Heaven, Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the age of 92. The ...

The time has come for you to complete the biggest goal you have set in your lifetime so far. The educational journey for most of you started at the age of four when as Pre- K students with wonder ...

After a successful season, the Metter High School Baseball team has continued to impress individually. Finishing the regular season 2nd in the region with a 13-3 record and advance to the Elite 8 in ...

The Candler County Transportation Department is happy to announce the hiring of Martha Sutton as a new bus monitor. “We are thrilled to have her on board,” said Department Director Travis Lanier.

Cattle producers across southeast Georgia are facing rising production costs this spring as dry conditions and cool nighttime temperatures stunt pasture growth, leaving few options beyond expensive ...

Last week, the Juneteenth Committee honored 12 individuals who have left a lasting impact on this community as well as retired educators who have given their professional lives to the betterment of ...

Applications will be accepted through May 16, 2025, or until the position is filled. Interested persons may apply at Metter City Hall, 49 South Rountree Street, Metter, Georgia, Monday through Friday ...

David M. Fordham, age 73 of Metter, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family. David was born in Collins and was one of ten kids. He lived most of his life in Metter ...