Commissioners will take their first vote under the standards of the County’s new Zoning Ordinance. Of course, in Candler County we never do things half-heartedly, so the first vote cannot be something ...

Jay McCranie was the recent guest speaker at Metter Kiwanis Club. McCranie spoke on the state of the insurance industry and how it was affected by Hurricane Helene. Pictured are (l-r) Traci McCranie, ...

Did you catch Smith Baggett making a deal with a Shark for his company FlaminGO during Shark Tank last Friday, February 7? The Pulaski cattle farmer pitched FlaminGO to the Sharks and asked for ...

During their Feb. 17 meeting, Candler County Board of Commissioners will consider an application by SR Metter, LLC, to rezone approximately 1,035 acres of land from AG3 to LI (light industrial) in ...

East Georgia State College (EGSC) is now accepting nominations for the annual EGSC Outstanding Alumni Awards. Nominations are open until March 31, 2025. The recognition program will be held at EGSC’s ...

The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol on Monday, February 3rd to begin the fourth week of the 2025 legislative session. With Monday marking Legislative Day 10, my ...

Hey, hey, it’s Georgia Day! Every year, the great state of Georgia celebrates its birthday on February 12th commemorating the date that the last of the original thirteen colonies that became the ...

Congressman Rick Allen’s staff will be available in Candler County on Wednesday, Feb. 12, from 3-4:30 p.m. at Metter City Hall to assist residents who are having issues with a federal agency. “I ...

Chad Padgett, 51, of Metter, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2025, at his residence. Born on March 16, 1973, Chad was the son of Robert and Diann Padgett and a lifelong resident of Candler County.