🌱 See how many calls Metter police and firefighters handled Thursday.

Hello Metter! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• See how many calls Metter police and firefighters handled Thursday.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)

---

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Strong t-storms, mainly later, temps: high: 90, low: 66.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees.

---

📰 News we're reading

• Police Report - 5/16/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Regional law enforcement logs show one call each for the Metter police and fire departments Thursday, alongside heavier activity in nearby Statesboro and Bulloch County. The report also details recent arrests, 911 responses, and animal shelter intake and adoptions across surrounding counties.
   

---

📸 Around Metter

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

---

🗓 Upcoming Events in Metter

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Saturday June 6

• Juneteenth Celebration in Metter~Food Trucks~Live Music~Vendors →
  William M. "Billy" Trapnell Downtown Park, Metter
  4:00 pm

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

---

Other local events

Tuesday May 19

• MMS Honors Night
  Candler County School District, 33661 Hwy 129, Metter
  6:00 pm

---

📣 Metter Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

---

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 16

• Andy Gross: Are You Kidding Me? Tour →
  Averitt Center for the Arts, 33 E Main St, Statesboro
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Post-Planning for Staff
  Toombs County Lyons, GA 30436
• Post Planning for Staff
  Lyons Upper Elem Lyons, GA 30436
• Commission Meeting →
  Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 125 S Main Street, Swainsboro
  6:00 pm

Tuesday May 19

• Keep Emanuel Beautiful Meeting →
  Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 331 West Main Street, Swainsboro
• MMS Honors Night
  Candler County School District, 33661 Hwy 129, Metter
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 21

• PMHS Graduation
  PMHS Athletic Complex
  7:30 pm

Saturday May 23

• A Taste of Struggle: Foodways and Folkways of a Formerly Enslaved People — WHHRC →
  Willow Hill Heritage & Renaissance Center, 4235 Willow Hill Rd, Portal
  1:00 pm

Monday May 25

• Offices Closed (Memorial Day) →
  Emanuel County, GA Calendar Swainsboro, GA 30401

Saturday May 30

• Drew Pournelle →
  PAL Theatre, 122 Church St, Vidalia
  7:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

---

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

---

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hidden gem alert: leskos handyman.
  has been remodeling for years and most people don't know about it. It’s worth checking them out! (Nextdoor County Line)

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Metter. Apply here.
• O'Reilly Automotive posted a job opening for Parts Specialist in Metter. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metter here.

---

🗞 Nearby News

Portal

• Portal High Track and Field shines at 2026 State Championships (griceconnect.com)
• Bulloch County BOE approves tentative FY27 budget ahead of final school week (griceconnect.com)
• Honoring Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship students (statesboroherald.com)

Statesboro

• Elizabeth as Taylor brings Swiftie energy to Downtown Live in Statesboro (griceconnect.com)
• Archibald Bulloch Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution begins America250 celebrations in Statesboro (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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

---

👉 Help make Patch AM better

• Help us grow by suggesting local news sources.
• Shape this newsletter with your feedback.
• List items for sale or services offered

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what’s happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

---

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook