Community Corner
🌱 See which Metter residents and agencies appear in this week’s police log.
And check out Vidalia Varsity Football @ Metter on the Metter Patch calendar
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:
- See which Metter residents and agencies appear in this week's police log.
- How DEA's big first inning overwhelmed Metter Middle's softball team
- How new FEMA money for Metter-based Excelsior EMC could affect you
Also on today's calendar: Vidalia at Metter and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 71.
- Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police Report - 9/9/26 (statesboroherald.com) — Metter residents are listed among recent Bulloch County arrests, and the Metter Police Department handled five calls on Monday, according to this regional police and 911 report. Locals can see how area agencies responded to DUI cases, probation violations, and emergency calls across nearby counties, offering a snapshot of law enforcement activity affecting Metter and surrounding communities. 
• MS Eagles beat Metter Tigers,14-2 (metteradvertiser.com) — Metter Middle School's softball team fell 14–2 to DEA Middle School after the Eagles exploded for nine first-inning runs at David Emanuel Academy. Metter's players still managed two early runs and several hits, while DEA's offense was powered by multiple extra-base hits and a strong pitching performance that limited Metter's chances after the opening frame.
• FEMA Announces Another $1 Million for Excelsior EMC for Hurricane Helene • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com) — Excelsior EMC, based in Metter, is receiving another $1 million from FEMA to cover emergency protective measures after Hurricane Helene, on top of a previous $971,000 award. The funding helps repair massive damage to electric infrastructure across southeast Georgia, including Candler County, after thousands of poles, lines, and transformers were destroyed, driving one of the state's costliest utility recoveries ever.
📸 Around Metter
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Metter
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★ Featured events ★
- Vidalia Varsity Football @ Metter →
Metter High School, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
7:30 pm
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- JV Football Game
Candler County School District 34905 Hwy 129, Metter, GA 30439, USA
5:00 pm - MHS Cross Country meet
Candler County School District 93 Collins St, Hazlehurst, GA 31539, USA
5:05 pm - Varsity Football Game
Candler County School District 34905 Hwy 129, Metter, GA 30439, USA
7:30 pm - Vidalia at Metter →
Metter High School, 34905 GA Highway 129 S, Metter
7:30 pm - JV Softball game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
5:00 pm - MHS Varsity Softball Game (Away)
Candler County School District, 689 S Main St, Swainsboro
5:30 pm - Practical Preaching Workshop →
Guido Bible College, 600 N. Lewis St., Metter
6:00 pm - MMS Softball Game
Candler County School District, 34905 Hwy 129, Metter
4:00 pm - MMS Cross Country meet
Candler County School District, 3960 Wilma Edwards Rd, Ellabell
4:00 pm - Varsity Softball Game
Screven County High School
5:30 pm - MMS Football Game
Candler County School District, 2200 McIntosh St, Vidalia
5:00 pm
Thursday September 10
Friday September 11
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
Wednesday September 16
📣 Metter Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- What happened to the post about illegal parking in residential neighborhoods during GSU events and party nights?
Many "neighbors" were sharing similar concerns in the thread. How odd that it was deleted. Hmmm.... (Nextdoor Lost and Found Pets)
- City of Statesboro Georgia posted a job opening for Sr. Landfill Equipment Operator in Statesboro. Apply here.
- Campus Apartments, LLC posted a job opening for Assistant Property Manager in Statesboro. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Metter here.
🗞 Nearby News
Portal
- Bulloch County Jail Booking & Incident Report – September 9, 2026 • The Georgia Virtue (thegeorgiavirtue.com)
- Eagles roll past Panthers (metteradvertiser.com)
Statesboro
- Statesboro council meets Revolutionary officer's descendants, approves naming of Anciaux Lane (statesboroherald.com)
- Statesboro discusses higher millage rate proposal (wsav.com)
- Recap of the 2026 State of the University Address (thegeorgeanne.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: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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