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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

According to the National Weather Service for Southeast South Carolina and Southeast Georgia, there will be record breaking cold weather this weekend, with abnormally cold weather lingering into early ...

Georgia’s Electric Membership Corporations (EMCs) are closely monitoring the additional round of wintery weather forecasted for this weekend and, as always, stand ready to address any power outages ...

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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 ...

It’s the last week to submit entries for Metter Advertiser’s Kids Section 2026. Photos must be received by Friday, Jan. 30, at 5 p.m. Submit your favorite picture, along with information about your ...

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.