A single car crash in northern Candler County shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday claimed the life of an Albany man. Coroner Jamie Anderson confirmed on Sunday that Charles Tarver of Albany died as a ...

In December, Metter Elementary art students had the incredible opportunity to see their artwork displayed as ornaments on the State of Georgia Christmas tree in Washington, DC, an experience made ...

Mrs. Mary Louise Tankersley Vickery, age 86, died February 1, 2026, at Community Hospice Facility in Vidalia, Georgia. The Thomson, Georgia native was raised in the Middleground Community of Bulloch ...

Metter Fire-Rescue units were called to a midmorning fire at the historic home of Grady Franklin on South Rountree Street on Thursday, Jan. 29. According to Fire Chief Jason Douglas, it appears the ...

Leavy Wayne Collins, 75, of Jefferson, GA, died December 26, 2025. He was born in Claxton on March 7, 1950, to the late Leavy and Irma Jean Sikes Collins and grew up in the Tattnall-Candler areas. He ...

Virginia Mercer, “Pen”, age 88, a resident of Metter, passed away peacefully, Sunday, February 8, 2026, at her home. Virginia was born in Tattnall County on August 3, 1937, to the late Ivey and Bertie ...

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As of last week, the Memory Lane Park campaign has raised $7,000 of the additional $53,000 needed to complete Phase 1. They still need to collect $46,000 to reach their Phase 1 goal. Pavers are now ...

The Metter High School Tigers Football Team held its annual banquet this past Sunday at MHS. Coaches took time to thank the players and parents for the season, recognize the Senior members of the team ...

The Candler County Extension Office is making appointments for FREE income tax filing preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Clients interested in this ...

Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Duncan was arrested Tuesday in Bulloch County on 8 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Duncan, who is a K-9 handler for Candler County Sheriff’s Office, has been ...

The Metter Middle School Tigers Boys Basketball team finished the 2025-26 season as Region Runners-Up after losing to JR Trippe in the Championship game.