1+ week, 1+ day ago  (142+ words) The first day of spring was last week. That means itu2019s time for families to return to Metter-Candler Recreation Department for an exciting season of youth league baseball and softball. More than 20 teams from tee ball to 10U will take to the…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (138+ words) Construction is underway on the Metteru2013Register Rail Upgrades Project led by Candler County Industrial Authority and supported by Georgia Southern Railway (GS), a $1.4 million federally-supported initiative that has completed all planning and design milestones. Construction activities include track rehabilitation, grade crossing…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (141+ words) Richard Braddy threw a perfect game to lead the DEA Eagles to a dominant 16-0 victory over Vidalia Heritage on Thursday, March 12. Braddy struck out 8 batters over 6 innings and was extremely efficient on the mound, throwing just 60 total pitches, 49 of which…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (133+ words) What is an urban farmer? Just ask Sonia Flunder-McNair. She is an urban farmer, herbalist, educator, community organizer, and director of public health in Ohio. Urban farming is cultivating, processing, and distributing foods, such as fruits, vegetables, herbs, and even…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (141+ words) Metter High School Spanish Club and Performing Arts attended the Hispanic Flamenco Ballet on Monday, March 2, in Jonesboro, GA. The show presented the music and dance of Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico and other Spanish-speaking countries. The dancers changed…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (79+ words) In less than a month, Metteru2019s downtown parks will be filled with vendors, visitors, family and friends for the 33rd Annual Another Bloominu2019 Festival. An annual Easter weekend celebration, this yearu2019s festival will be on Saturday, April 4. But as the festival itself draws nearer,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (141+ words) Income tax season brings welcome refunds and a surge of customu00aders visiting the Departu00adment of Driver Services (DDS) customer service centers to reinstate their suspended driving priviu00adleges. DDS Commissioner Angelique B. McClendon reminds customers of a way to save valuable time u2013 using DDS Online…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (133+ words) What I have learned is the Groundhog saw his shadu00adow early morning February 2nd which means more cold weather. Havenu2019t we had enough!? According to legend, the wood chuck emerges from hibernation should the sun be shining. The funny little animal sees itu2019s shadow,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (216+ words) Metter Rotary Club recognized two local individuals, Jay McCranie and Bobby Crooms, for their years of service in the same occupation during their annual Vocational Service Awards presentation on Jan. 27. A native and lifelong resident of Candler County, McCranie is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (212+ words) Elizabeth Waters, director of programs for Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, spoke at the Feb. 3 meetu00ading of Metter Rotary Club. Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia is a local food bank serving 21 counties, inu00adcluding Candler County. A food bank, she explained, is the…...