Following his retirement on Nov. 26, longtime public works director Cliff Hendrix has entered a new contract with the City of Metter to provide public works consulting services. The terms of the ...

Superintendent Dr. Bubba Longgrear has formally announced his retirement from the Candler County School District, effective June 30, 2026. Dr. Longgrear shared his intent to retire with the Board of ...

It’s a “Christmas” celebration for the whole community! “Christmas” is the theme for the Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce 2025 Gala, which will be held this Friday, Dec. 19, at Pine Needle ...

Before Christmas gets here, let’s learn some more about this special season ... A legend tells that when Jesus was born, the sun danced in the sky ... the aged trees straightened themselves and put on ...

When Sgt. Jimmy J. Mosby of Belton, MO, received the November 5th edition of Metter Advertiser, he was admiring all of the kids' pictures dressed up in their costumes. However, he said, “One photo ...

The Metter Middle School Tigers Wrestling team has wrapped up an outstanding season! Many of the wrestlers competed in more than 20 matches this year, showing incredible dedication and grit. The ...

David Emanuel Academy celebrated the achievements of its student-athletes at the annual Fall Athletic Sports Banquet on Monday, December 8th. The event recognized all varsity athletes who participated ...

After several weeks of focused preparation and hands-on practice, students in Shayla Mosley Donaldson’s Intro to Business & Technology classes have successfully passed the Microsoft Office Specialist ...

Donald “Don” Green, of Collins, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia. Don was born in Savannah, Georgia on August 7, 1965, and was a son of ...

Mrs. Betty Moore (Pam) Holloway entered her heavenly home Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born October 25, 1946, in Dublin, Georgia, to Eve ...