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 ...

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 ...

The David Emanuel Academy Eagles basketball team has started the 2025-26 season 0-6 as they continue to look for their first win. The Eagles dropped their home matchup against Edmund Burke Academy on ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tera P. Collins, a cherished resident of Lyons, Georgia, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on February 20, 1936, in Lyons, she lived a life ...

Anne Marie Loupot Cowart passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rouen, France, a beautiful and medieval city in Normandy France, the only ...

The Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce has announced dates for three key calendar events: Pink Friday, the State of the Community Breakfast and the annual Gala & Auction. Pink Friday Metter businesses ...

Tamara Rhodes, a 6-year-old kindergartner at Metter Elementary shares her Christmas list with Santa Clause. Tamara had an opportunity to meet St. Nick at the annual Tom Engle/Denver Lanier Christmas ...