Ashleigh Sheffield, a 29-year-old mother of eight children, knows struggles. Until recently, about all she has known is hard times. She grew up in a family that she describes as dysfunctional. Things ...

Temperatures are expected to warm up slightly on Thursday, setting the stage for the festive Lighting of Metter event. The annual Christmas celebration in Metter’s downtown park will be highlighted by ...

On Nov. 7, 2024, the Georgia State Board of Education approved Metter High School to receive a Georgia Outdoor Learning Demonstration (GOLD) Grant in the amount of $1,614. The GOLD Grant is focused on ...

A residence on Wild Flower Circle was destroyed by fire in the early morning hours of Nov. 30. Amy Dickerson and daughter Sarah Deloach were in the home when fire alarms awakened them, alerting them ...

I’m lazy. I had to stick my finger in an electric socket just to force myself off the couch to write this (Note to self: Move computer to couch). I like being lazy. If I wasn’t lazy, I would probably ...

Last year, we admit, we were a little lax in publishing a Wish List for the community. It was one of those “we’ll get to it soon” projects that we never got to. And in retrospect, we realize that this ...

Pineland Bank will celebrate 85 years of service to the Candler County community on Friday, Sept. 27. They will give away $85 every hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will serve lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 ...

Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brianna Dillon has resigned her position, stating that bullying and intimidation played a large role in her decision. Dillon’s resignation came ...

In recognition of the community’s commitment to quality growth and economic development, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce named Metter-Candler County as the inaugural Rural Community of the Year Award ...

Two Metter Tigers were awarded with GHSA Region 3A Division 2 special honors awards after Metter High School football went 8-0 in region and won the Region Champions. Senior Allen Williams won Region ...

This Thanksgiving season, there is a particular advertisement that caught my attention. When Publix starts their holiday commercials on television, I know that my heartstrings will be plucked – whethe ...

Join owner Victoria Gaitten today for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of The Office Off Broad, 15 North Kennedy St. The Grand Opening is from 4:30-5:30 p.m., with the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m.