For years, the railway was a vital part of Metter and Candler County, passing right through the center of town. That was when the Depot was located a few blocks westward and the train was a major hub ...

Metter Police are investigating two shootings that have taken place in the last two months as well as a stabbing that occurred over the weekend. The first incident occurred on March 3 at a Simmons ...

Joseph Donald Parker, 82 years old, of Metter, GA, passed away peacefully at the Azalea Health and Rehabilitation Center on March 28, 2026. Don was born in Statesboro, GA, in 1943, to his parents, Guy ...

Nominations are now being accepted for the second annual Candler’s Choice awards. This year’s award program includes a Mr. or Ms. Candler’s Choice. “We’re especially excited about this award,” said ...

The Candler County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance regarding a burglary that occurred within the last 24 hours at Salem Baptist Church on Salem Church Road. This marks the second ...

As he welcomed the audience to the Annual Meeting of Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce on Thursday afternoon at Metter College and Career Academy, Chamber Executive Director Marcus McCray announced ...

Lewis Edward “Eddie” Burnett, age 84, passed away on March 24 surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Eddie was born on May 14, 1941, in Union, South Carolina.

So, what do we do with all of this? Having addressed the critical claims against the Christian resurrection narrative of being legendary, failing to satisfy Ockham’s razor, and questioning the ...

You might like to know those beautiful irises blooming now take their name from “Iris,” the Greek goddess of the rainbow ... The perfect name for such a beauty ... Nature does good work! ... Pretty ...

Rev. Dr. Victor Carson and the entire Tremount Temple Missionary Baptist Church family of Metter would like to thank each of you for coming out to observe our Pastor Installation Service. A special ...

Jan Durden Reynolds, 79, of Booneville, Mississippi, passed away on March 23, 2026. Born on November 22, 1946, in Athens, Georgia, Jan lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and genuine love for the ...

Annual Men/Laymen’s Conference The Queen of Victory Association and Thankful Missionary Baptist Church of Metter will be holding the Annual Men/Laymen’s Conference on April 4, beginning at 8 a.m. The ...