After two terms as mayor and a total of 22 years serving the City of Metter, Mayor Ed Boyd has announced that he will not seek re-election this fall. “This has been a rewarding experience, and I ...

Construction of a new building is underway at Excelsior Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) to replace the 72-year-old structure that currently serves as the cooperative’s headquarters.

Tony Pagliarulo was chosen to become the second President of Guido Bible College and began work in his position on August 1. “I am excited to step into this new role as President of Guido Bible ...

Something fresh is growing in downtown Metter in September when the City of Metter launches its first Metter Main Street Farmers Market event. This new community tradition is being presented by the ...

Doris Beasley Strickland, 82, of Metter passed away August 9, 2025 after an extended illness at Camilia Health and Rehab in Claxton. She was born on October 27, 1942 in Tattnall County to Roy and ...

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Dr. Katherine Bradley, former Metter High School Girls Track coach (1990-2006), has started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to award the 1999 and 2000 Metter Girls’ Track State Champion teams with ...

CANDLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Candler County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents during the period ended Aug. 4, 2025: •July 28: Death investigation; 5900 block, Sand Ridge Rd.

Candler County 4-H’ers were very busy this summer with local 4-H programs and events. We had a great time learning new things, building new friendships and more. On June 6, twelve Candler County ...

Editor’s note: The following letter was written to the Candler County Board of Appeals, with copies sent to Metter Advertiser, President Donald J. Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp. Please note that Chief ...

Sergeant James Tyler Tuttle, 28, originally from Swainsboro, GA and most recently Crestview, Fl, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2025. Taken far too soon, Tyler was a proud active-duty soldier ...

Herber Laniez Garcia, 40, pleaded guilty in Superior Court last week and was sentenced to life in prison plus 20 years for crimes committed against an 8-year-old child. He was convicted of rape, ...