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Georgia manufacturing company expands globally with support from the UGA SBDC | University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

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Georgia manufacturing company expands globally with support from the UGA SBDC | University of Georgia Small Business Development Center

With guidance from the UGA SBDC’s International Trade Center, Flint Technical Geosolutions expanded into over a dozen international markets—boosting global sales by 250%, adding $2 million in revenue, and growing its workforce. Based in Metter, FTG specializes in environmental engineering solutions used worldwide. The post Georgia manufacturing company expands globally with support from the UGA SBDC appeared first on University of Georgia Small …Read Article

Obituary - Mary Geraldine Barnes Boyett

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Obituary - Mary Geraldine Barnes Boyett

Mary Geraldine Barnes Boyett, age 83, passed away on May 31, 2025, in Metter, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Boyett was the daughter of William and Dollon Barnes.Read Article

Trucker dead after accident with another 18-wheeler in Georgia

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Trucker dead after accident with another 18-wheeler in Georgia

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. —One big rig driver is dead and one with minor injuries after a collision between two big rigs on Interstate 16 in Candler County Ga. Georgia State Police say on Friday at approximately 9:15 a.m., they responded to a two-vehicle crash on I-16 west near mile-marker 101 in Candler County. According to the preliminary investigation, one tractor-trailer was in the right emergency lane, merging into the right lane where it was str…Read Article

'It Tore My Front Door Off': Storm Rips Through Southeast Georgia Community, Damaging Homes | News Channel 3-12

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By Tia Maggio Click here for updates on this story METTER, Georgia (WJCL) — Severe storms and strong winds hit Metter, Georgia, on Friday, causing damage to homes and leaving residents to cope with the destruction. Fallon and Cody McCrane described how the storm escalated from light rain to a frightening ordeal. “All of a sudden, we couldn’t see out our windows of our house. It was that fast. It really happened within 1 or 2 minutes,” they s…Metter · Metter See the Story

12 BUIs, 2 boating accidents over Memorial Day Weekend in Georgia

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The Georgia DNR reported 12 boating under the influence (BUI) arrests statewide on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, with the highest number in Region 4 (Metter).Memorial Day · Metter See the Story

Heavy rain causes flooding in Candler County

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CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) -- WSAV StormTeam 3 has learned of at least one road washed out due to flooding in Candler County. Wagon Wheel Road near Highway 129 South is washed out and should be avoided. More roads in Candler County are reported to be covered with water. Use alternate routes if possible.Floods · Candler County See the Story

Man Sentenced to Life Plus 20 Years for Brutal New Year's Eve Home Invasion in Metter

Travis Tremayne Jordan was sentenced in Superior Court on Monday to life in prison plus 20 years probation for a violent home invasion that occurred on Daniel Street on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2023. Jordan entered an Alford plea to charges of aggravated sodomy, aggravated assault, and first-degree burglary. An Alford plea signifies that while the defendant maintains their innocence, they acknowledge that the prosecution has enough evidence …New Year · Metter Read Article

Self-taught art teacher Leah Hackle encourages her middle school students to never give up

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By Emma Hamilton Click here for updates on this story METTER, Georgia (WJCL) — Leah Hackle never had plans of becoming a teacher. “The honest reason why I came here first was I needed a job. When I came here and started to get into this teaching habit, I just fell in love with it,” Hackle said. She started her teaching career at Metter Elementary before starting at Metter Middle School five years ago. Hackle actually launched the art program…Metter · Metter See the Story

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