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Metter, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Metter! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Want a say in Metter’s data center future? Apply now
- How one Metter teacher earned Candler County’s top honor
- See how many calls Metter police and firefighters handled Monday
Also on today's calendar: Practical Preaching Workshop and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
- Saturday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Metter seeking residents for data center task force (wjcl.com) — Metter is recruiting residents right now for a new Data Center Task Force that will study potential data center development and report findings to City Council. Locals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, using the city’s application form or by contacting City Hall with questions. 
• Blake Jeffers is Candler's Teacher of the Year (metteradvertiser.com) — Metter educators are in the spotlight as Metter College and Career Academy teacher Blake Jeffers is named Candler County’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year, with Metter Elementary’s Beth Phillips and Metter Middle’s Haley Todd also honored. Local leaders highlighted new statewide support for teachers, while generous cash awards and gifts from area businesses underscored strong community backing for public education.
• Police Report - 9/16/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Metter residents can see how busy local responders were Monday, with Metter Police handling eight calls and Metter Fire answering one, alongside activity from nearby counties. The regional 911 report also lists numerous arrests, EMS runs, and law enforcement calls, offering a snapshot of public safety trends affecting Metter and surrounding communities.
📸 Around Metter
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Upcoming Events in
Metter
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★ Featured events ★
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East Laurens at Metter →
Metter High School, 34905 GA Highway 129 S, Metter
7:30 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
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Varsity Football Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
7:30 pm -
Practical Preaching Workshop →
Guido Bible College, 600 N. Lewis St., Metter
6:00 pm -
MHS Cross Country meet
Candler County School District, 850 Poor Robin Rd, Sylvania
4:30 pm -
Varsity Softball Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:30 pm -
Accelerating Your Food Business →
25 South Terrell Street, Metter -
JV Football Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:00 pm -
MMS Football Game
Candler County School District, 200 Tiger Trail, Swainsboro
5:00 pm -
Better Metter Cheer Classic Competition
Candler County School District, 33661 Hwy 129, Metter
8:00 am -
Practical Preaching Workshop →
Guido Bible College, 600 N. Lewis St., Metter
6:00 pm
Friday September 18
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Saturday September 26
Monday September 28
📣 Metter Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Homecoming Parade
Candler County School District Metter, GA 30439, USA
4:30 pm -
Varsity Football Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
7:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crider Foods posted a job opening for Forklift Driver-PLW 1st shift in Stillmore. Apply here.
- Olive Garden posted a job opening for Busser in Statesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portal
- County applying for $15M ‘hurricane resilience' grant for septage disposal (statesboroherald.com)
- SEB shows out at Jackets' Catch'em Challenge Invitational (griceconnect.com)
Statesboro
- Statesboro Fire Station 3 now in service (statesboroherald.com)
- Statesboro native embarks on book tour for debut novel, In the Shadow of the Sanctum (griceconnect.com)
- Third annual Stand Down for Veterans coming to Statesboro September 18 (griceconnect.com)
Ok Metter! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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