Mary Deal Franklin, of the Excelsior Community, passed away late Saturday, January 24, 2026. Mrs. Franklin was born in Bulloch County where she was raised and was a daughter of John Deal and Ruby ...

In December, Metter Elementary art students had the incredible opportunity to see their artwork displayed as ornaments on the State of Georgia Christmas tree in Washington, DC, an experience made ...

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A single car crash in northern Candler County shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday claimed the life of an Albany man. Coroner Jamie Anderson confirmed on Sunday that Charles Tarver of Albany died as a ...

Ray Kirkland, of Metter, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Community Hospice in Vidalia. Mr. Kirkland was born in Oak Park and was the son of the late Thomas Payne Kirkland and Ethel Lois ...

James Ottis Crooms, age 83, of Metter, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026, at Candler County Hospital. Mr. Crooms was born in Stillmore, Georgia, and was the son of the late Raymond Ottis Crooms and ...

Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Duncan was arrested Tuesday in Bulloch County on 8 misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. Duncan, who is a K-9 handler for Candler County Sheriff’s Office, has been ...

The Candler County Extension Office is making appointments for FREE income tax filing preparation assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Clients interested in this ...

When finding a parking spot at Metter’s Food Lion you might notice some spaces with new “FoodLion To Go” signs set up. Shoppers can now login to the Food Lion app or visit foodlion.com to make an ...

25 YEARS AGO Slade Holloway and Rusty Kangeter work to hook a white Hyundai to the tow truck after a freak incident while the driver of the vehicle is interviewed by a Georgia State Trooper. The ...