Metter, Georgia
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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.[3]
Geography
Metter is located near the center of Candler County at Script error: No such module "Coordinates".,[4] in eastern Georgia. Interstate 16 touches the southern edge of the city, leading east Script error: No such module "convert". to Savannah, and west Script error: No such module "convert". to Macon. A short, tree-lined parkway leads from I-16 to the downtown area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Metter has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert"., or 2.53%, is water.[2]
Longtime residents use the slogan "Everything's Better in Metter".
Metter may be best known as the home of "The Sower", Michael Guido, who delivered short evangelical PSAs on late-night television nationwide for decades. Dr. Guido's messages were filmed at Guido Gardens, which houses a public botanical garden and a school of ministry. Guido died at the age of 94 on February 22, 2009. His messages were aired on TV stations in the Georgia and South Carolina region.
A prominent event in Metter is Another Bloomin' Festival, an arts and crafts festival held the day before Easter. The festival draws thousands of out-of-town residents, who come to enjoy homemade desserts, barbecue, and crafts. In addition, it serves as a homecoming celebration for former residents who have returned to celebrate the holiday with their families.
Climate
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Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | Template:Sronly | %± |
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| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 408 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1920 | 908 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1930 | 1,424 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1940 | 1,823 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1950 | 2,091 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1960 | 2,362 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1970 | 2,912 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1980 | 3,531 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 1990 | 3,707 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2000 | 3,879 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2010 | 4,130 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
| 2020 | 4,004 | Script error: No such module "String".% | |
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| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 1,865 | 46.58% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,553 | 38.79% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.17% |
| Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Other/Mixed | 113 | 2.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 418 | 10.44% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,004 people, 1,455 households, and 1,018 families residing in the city.
Education
Candler County School District
The Candler County School District holds pre-kindergarten to grade twelve, and consists of an elementary school, a middle school and a high school.[7] The district has 117 full-time teachers and over 1,930 students.[8]
Elementary schools
- Metter Elementary School
Middle school
- Metter Middle School
High school
Notable people
- LaVon Mercer (born 1959), American-Israeli basketball player
References
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- ↑ School Stats, Retrieved June 2, 2010.
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External links
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