Good morning Metter! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How could a new data center reshape life around Metter's airport?
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Tuesday: Variably cloudy and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 80, low: 59.
- Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Candler County to renew discussion on data center moratorium (wsav.com) — Candler County commissioners in Metter are set to revisit a possible moratorium on new data center projects, including a proposed site near the airport tied to Canoochee River RV Resort. County leaders outline a detailed public process for any zoning change, stressing no tax breaks have been promised and that residents will have multiple chances to review plans and speak out.
📸 Around Metter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metter
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Tuesday October 6 - Varsity Softball Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:30 pm Wednesday October 7 - Varsity Softball Game
Candler County School District, 1388 Georgia Hwy 24, Statesboro
4:00 pm Thursday October 8 - MMS Tennis Match
Candler County School District, 901 North St W, Vidalia
4:00 pm - JV Football Game
Candler County School District, 156 Collins St, Hazlehurst
5:00 pm - MHS Cross Country meet (Away)
Candler County School District, 371 George L Smith State Park Rd, Twin City
5:00 pm Friday October 9 - MMS Football Championship
Candler County School District Metter, GA 30439
5:00 pm - Varsity Football Game
Candler County School District, 1599 Chatham Pkwy, Savannah
7:30 pm Tuesday October 13 - MMS Tennis Match
Candler County School District, 689 S Main St, Swainsboro
4:00 pm
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🗓 Events Nearby
Tuesday October 6 - MMS Tennis Match
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
4:00 pm - Varsity Softball Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:30 pm Thursday October 8 - JV Football Game
Candler County School District, 156 Collins St, Hazlehurst
5:00 pm - MHS Cross Country meet (Away)
Candler County School District, 371 George L Smith State Park Rd, Twin City
5:00 pm
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Parker's Kitchen posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative - Store #44 in Metter. Apply here.
- Crider Foods posted a job opening for Breading, Batter, Par Fry & Marination Cook Plant Supervisor - 1st shift in Stillmore. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portal
Statesboro
- The Undercovers to bring the timeless hits of Rogers, Richie & Robinson to Statesboro's Emma Kelly Theater (griceconnect.com)
- Statesboro teacher elected to lead state business education group (wtoc.com)
- Partying for Pets: Two young friends trade birthday gifts for Humane Society donations (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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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