Metter, Georgia
Metter is a city of 3,989 people in Candler County, Georgia, founded in 1889.
Why visit Metter
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Metter High School, Candler County Courthouse and Willow Lake Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Metter
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Metter
Metter is a city in and the county seat of Candler County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,130 at the 2010 census. In 2020, its population was 4,004. The city is halfway between Macon and Savannah on Interstate 16.
From the Wikipedia article Metter, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Metter High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
High school in Metter, Candler County, Georgia
Candler County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
County courthouse in Metter, United States of America
Candler County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic jail in Metter, Candler County, Georgia
Metter Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Metter, Georgia
South Metter Residential Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
67 acres (27 ha) historic district in Metter, Georgia
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes6
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Where to stay1
History
Metter was founded in 1889. In 1914, Metter was designated seat of the newly formed Candler County. Metter was incorporated as a town in 1903 and as a city in 1920.
From the History section of Metter, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.1 mi
1115 South Leroy Street, Metter
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare5
Map of Metter
37 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Metter (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Candler County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Claxton-Evans County Airport (CWV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Twin City 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- Statesboro 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Claxton 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Hagan 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Lyons 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Swainsboro 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Reidsville 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Vidalia 24 mi southwest, about 38 min by car
- Millen 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Soperton 31 mi west, about 50 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Candler County Courthouse, Metter, GA, US, bubba73, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Metter High School, Metter, GA, US (2), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Candler County Courthouse, Tina126, CC BY-SA 3.0
- South Metter Residential HD, Metter, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Building in the Metter Downtown Historic Distric, Metter, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Candler County Jail, Metter, GA, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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