In last week’s meeting of Metter City Council, Mayor Ed Boyd and members of Metter City Council discussed a proposal by Sheriff John Miles to provide policing services for the City. All of the ...

As I’m writing my column this Easter afternoon, I am continually watching the Royal Bank Canada Heritage Golf Tournament. As I write and watch, I’ll give you a little history of this golf tournament.

Travis Tremayne Jordan was sentenced in Superior Court on Monday to life in prison plus 20 years probation for the New Year’s Eve home invasion that occurred on Daniel Street on Dec. 31, 2023. Jordan ...

An estimated 2,700 votes were cast in Round 1 of Candler Magazine’s inaugural Candler’s Choice program. Now, the top three candidates in each of the 20 categories are up for vote to determine who is ...

Attendees of the Annual Meeting of Metter- Candler Chamber of Commerce took part in a totally different format than in years past. This year’s meeting, held at noon on Tuesday, April 15, at the ...

Metter Advertiser is once again saluting area office personnel in its Office Staff Appreciation publication, included in this week’s paper. The special edition features listings of local businesses ...

June Miller Hartley, beloved wife of Rocker Hartley, mother of Danny and Drew Hartley, and grandmother of Rex, Harrison, and Reed Hartley, passed away Thursday, April 17th, at Candler Hospital in ...

Dennis “Denny” Vernon Thompson, Jr. of Cobbtown, GA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 15, 2025, after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Toombs County, Denny ...

The City of Metter will be celebrating “Georgia Cities Week” April 21 – 25 by hosting a variety of events including Metter PD & Fire Greeting at Metter Elementary School, Coloring Contest, Coffee ...

Ruth Elaine Fletcher Smith October 13, 1939, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Ruth Elaine Fletcher Smith-our beloved wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend-took her final breath on earth and ...

Zach Rackett has been named principal of Metter High School and Metter College & Career Academy for the 2025-26 school year. The appointment was made on Friday, two days after it was announced that ...

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