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Metter Area
Information
Metter, Georgia:
Everything's Better in Metter!
In the heart of Southeast Georgia, Metter is convenient
to the port city of Savannah. Interstate 16 provides
access to major markets throughout the South. The
Woodpecker Trail gives travelers a leisurely trip
through the rural South.
Metter is full of character and charm.
The wide tree-lined streets that earned Metter the
designation of a "Tree City, USA", the quaint specialty
shops downtown, or its friendly slow paced lifestyle.
Home to Michael Guido, the Sower, and with over
twenty-five churches and good schools, Metter has a
strong community spirit.
Weather:
The average daily
temperature in January is 48 degrees F.,in July, 81
degrees F. This is an almost perfect climate, with 46 inches
average rainfall and only negligible snowfall.
Colleges & Universities:
Close to Metter is
Swainsboro Technical College as well as
East Georgia
College.
Statesboro, home of
Georgia Southern
University is 16 miles east of
Metter.
Dining, Recreation
& Sport:
Enjoy the shady lawn in the center of
town or browse one of the many specialty shops,
including two with old-fashion soda fountains. Visit the
restored train depot used as a museum and meeting place.
The native blossoms of Candler County
Elliottia Racemosa can be found in the Charles C.
Harrold Nature Preserve along with the rare gopher
tortoise.
George L. Smith State Park has
camping, hiking, picnicking and excellent fishing a few
miles north of Metter.
The Canoochee, Ohoopee, Ogeechee and
the Altamaha rivers are all within thirty minutes of
Metter and provide activities from fishing to water
skiing.
The Guido Gardens
is the home of "Seeds from the Sower." The gardens and
prayer chapel are open to the public and are prime spots
for reflection and relaxation. The annual
Christmas lighting of the gardens is a highlight.
Willow Lake Golf Club
- This semi-private 18-hole course challenges golfers of
all levels. Many say it's the best small-town course in
Georgia.
The shopping and
dining pleasures of historic
Savannah, Georgia are just an hour away.
The beaches of
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina are just 1.5 hours
from Metter. Orlando, Florida and all the fun
of
DisneyWorld are right at 5 hours due south.
Atlanta is 3 hours from Metter.
For more area information we invite
you to visit the Metter / Candler County
Chamber of Commerce website,
gometter.com and the
City Data website.
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