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🌱 Armed robbery suspect still at large near MLK Jr. Drive in Metter

Metter, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Armed robbery suspect still at large near MLK Jr. Drive in Metter
  • How many calls did Metter police and firefighters handle Thursday?

Today's riddle: What is round on both ends and hi in the middle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Tuesday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Candler County officials looking for person of interest in armed robbery (wtoc.com) — Authorities in Metter are searching for a person of interest after an armed robbery at a store on MLK Jr. Drive, and they warn the suspect may still be on foot and armed. Residents are urged not to approach anyone matching the detailed description and to call 911 or local dispatch with any information.
   

• Police Report - 4/25/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Metter residents can see how busy local first responders were Thursday, with six calls handled each by the Metter Police and Fire departments, alongside activity from neighboring agencies. The report also lists recent arrests, animal shelter statistics, and 911 call volumes across the region.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Commission Seat 2-B: Conner lauds progress in Fire Dept. and EMS rural expansion, asks understanding on growth and taxes (statesboroherald.com)
  • Bulloch County Jail Booking & Incident Report – April 24, 2026 • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com)

Statesboro

  • Pittman Park to host community prayer service for rain and those affected by wildfires (griceconnect.com)
  • Eagle Entrepreneurs host BIG Boro Bash in downtown Statesboro (griceconnect.com)
  • Downtown Live returns to Statesboro with 70's Kids concert (wtoc.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: Ohio (Thank you Mary D. for sending it in!)
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