The Metter Kiwanis recently held their Christmas party. Supplies were donated for the Open Door Worship’s Blanket Drive. Pictured (l-r) are Kiwanian Linda Whitfield and Hilary Coney. Sorry! An active ...

From the Garden of Eden to the final chapter of human existence, God has woven a tapestry of Love into Scripture. Beginning with the promise of a Savior in Genesis to the return of Christ for which ...

On Dec. 19, 2024, investigators and deputies with the Candler County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a Cool Springs Church Road residence. The warrant stems from an active investigation ...

The Trapnell name has been associated with the City of Metter for longer than Candler has been a county. As of Monday, Dec. 16, Morris Trapnell has proudly carried the Trapnell name for 100years!

It’s time for Metter Advertiser’s Kids Section 2025. This is a favorite tradition of our readers and typically includes an estimated 300 pictures of favorite kids, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

My memories of decorating the Christmas tree as a youngster remain crystal-clear, lo these many years. Some soft yuletide tunes hummed in the background as our family hung our decorations in heavenly ...

Dear Residents, Candler County Public Works has closed Cool Springs Church Road, located two miles east of Griffins Ferry Road, to through traffic due to a roadway surface failure and possible ...

On December 19, 2024, investigators and deputies with the Candler County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant at a Cool Springs Church Road residence. The warrant stems from an active ...

Mary Sue Collins, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was one of the seven children born to Rufus “Buck” Collins and Eva Mae Hendrix Collins. She was raised in Candler and ...

Alton Slater, 84, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at Ogeechee Area Hospice in Statesboro. A Cobbtown native, Alton and his wife, Vina Faye lived in Metter for the past 23 years. A machinist by ...