As the holiday season winds down, we have begun to prepare for our annual Kids Section publication. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles -- that means it's time to brag on your favorite kid(s)!

When Metter High School senior Alayia Fuentes had a phone call from Mrs. Nikki Boone, she wondered why her high school counselor was calling outside of school hours. “I thought maybe there was some ...

The Grinch came to town” as vandalism is discovered at Metter- Candler Recreation Department ... MHS junior Miracle Byrd saves the day by developing conductivity probes to be used in a physical ...

The Metter High School boys basketball season has gotten underway for this year. The team lost 4 seniors last year and is looking to rebuild this season. Tommy Mobley is the only senior on the team, ...

Multiple Metter High School football coaches have been named “Coaches of the Year” for Georgia Class A-D2 by Parker Resources. Both MHS Offensive Coordinator, Buck Robinson, and Defensive Coordinator, ...

Candler County’s elected officials were sworn into office on Dec. 13 for terms that begin today (Jan. 1, 2025) and extend for four years. Chief Superior Court Judge Robert S. Reeves called the ...

CANDLER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE Candler County Sheriff’s Office investigated the following incidents during the week ending Dec. 23, 2024: •Dec. 16: Misc. report; 34900 block, Hwy. 129S. •Dec. 16: ...

Both the boys and girls Metter High School Varsity basketball teams finished out the 2024 portion of their 2024-25 season with wins over Montgomery County. The boys improve to 4-4 on the season after ...

Metter Middle School and Metter High School announced the students that have been selected for the District 1 Honor Band. From MMS, 8th grader Melany Villasana, flute, was selected. From MHS, 9th ...

Metter Middle School student Sidney Rogers was chosen as the winner of the Candler County School District’s 2024 Holiday Card Design Contest. As the winner, Rogers design will be featured on the cover ...

Metter College & Career Academy students recently took a field trip to Georgia Power to gain hands-on training and learn various skills needed to become a successful lineman. Students also engaged in ...

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