Metter-Candler Recreation Department

Metter-Candler Recreation Department The Metter-Candler Recreation Department is a division of the Candler County Board of Commissioners. This page is not actively monitored for questions.

Please email [email protected] or call 912-685-2835. This is the official page of the Metter-Candler Recreation Department, a division of the Candler County Board of Commissioners. Acceptable Use

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Jack Strickland Building rental information

Security for the Strickland building is required for the duration of the event and must be secured by the party responsible on the contract. Security must be obtained at the Candler County Sheriff's office. Security fee is $35 per hour with a minimum of three hours. All events must end by 9:00 p.m. The MCRD campus is smoke free, alcohol free and drug free facility.

𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠The Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on W...
04/01/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 - 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠
The Recreation Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at 1075 E Hiawatha St, Metter, Georgia. A copy of the proposed agenda is posted here.

Interested citizens are invited to attend the meeting in person or to watch via livestream, here: https://metter-candlercounty.com/better-community--live-stream.php

What an AMAZING Opening Day! We had such a great turnout, and it was incredible to see so many players, families, and co...
03/29/2026

What an AMAZING Opening Day!

We had such a great turnout, and it was incredible to see so many players, families, and community members come together to kick off the season. The energy, smiles, and excitement throughout the day made it truly special!

From the ceremony to the games, food trucks, and fun activities everything came together perfectly, and we couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our players and programs. We appreciate each and every one of you!

📸 We would LOVE to see all the photos you took throughout the day! Drop your favorite pictures in the comments below so we can all relive the fun.

Here’s to a great season ahead!

Opening Day is TOMORROW! ⚾🥎We are excited to kick off another great baseball & softball season and can’t wait to see all...
03/27/2026

Opening Day is TOMORROW! ⚾🥎

We are excited to kick off another great baseball & softball season and can’t wait to see all of our players out on the field!

Here’s what you need to know for the day:
• Ceremony begins at 9:30 AM
• Please arrive by 9:00 AM so players can find their teams and be ready

This year, we’re bringing even MORE fun to Opening Day! We’ve invited local businesses and vendors to help make this a day to remember for everyone.

🍔 Food Trucks:
• Hobbs Big Boy BBQ
• Pichos
• Papa Buck’s (feeding players & coaches only)

🍧 Sweet Treats:
• A Drip Ice Cream Truck
• Wavee Shavee Ice

🎈 Fun Activities for Kids & Families:
• 4-H Face Painting (perfect to get your player game-ready!)
• Diamond Drip – baseball & softball merchandise
• Party Harbour – bounce houses & inflatables
• Azalea Nursing Home – games & activities
• Metter EMS & Metter Fire/Rescue – check out the trucks! 🚑🚒

We invite our entire community to come out and enjoy a full day of baseball, softball, and fun at the recreation department. Let’s make it a great Opening Day!

03/27/2026

Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 11:44AM EDT until March 28 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC..RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY DUE TO
CRITICALLY LOW HUMIDITY, DRY FUELS AND GUSTY WINDS FOR PORTIONS OF
SOUTHEAST GEORGIA, SOUTHEAST SOUTH CAROLINA, AND INLAND MCINTOSH...

The National Weather Service in Charleston SC has issued a Red Flag
Warning in effect from 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South
Carolina.

* TIMING...From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

* WINDS...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Follow all fire restrictions. One less spark, one less wildfire.

A Red Flag Warning is issued when weather conditions will promote
rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not
mean there is a fire. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.

Opening Day is almost here! ⚾🥎We are excited to kick off another great season and can’t wait to see all of our players o...
03/24/2026

Opening Day is almost here! ⚾🥎

We are excited to kick off another great season and can’t wait to see all of our players out on the field. Here are the details for the day:

• Ceremony begins at 9:30 AM
• Please arrive by 9:00 AM so players can find their teams and be ready

The ceremony will take place on Field 1, just like in previous years. This year, each team will have an assigned spot on the field.

Parents:
When you arrive, please walk your child onto the field and look for the sign with your child’s team and coach’s name. Once you have found their spot and coach, parents will need to exit the field and watch the ceremony from the outside of the fence.

At the end of the ceremony, each team will be announced and will walk the field one at a time so you can meet your child as they exit.

⚠️ Please Note: This page is not actively monitored for questions. If you need assistance, please call the office directly at 912-685-2835.

03/18/2026

Freeze Warning issued March 18 at 1:27AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

03/17/2026

Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 2:05AM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 30. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Dodge, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Wheeler, Wilcox,
Emanuel, Johnson, Treutlen, and Toombs Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning.
For the second Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

03/17/2026

Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 2:05AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...For the first Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as
low as 30. For the second Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures
as low as 29 expected.

* WHERE...Dodge, Laurens, Montgomery, Telfair, Wheeler, Wilcox,
Emanuel, Johnson, Treutlen, and Toombs Counties.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning.
For the second Freeze Warning, from 11 PM this evening to 10 AM EDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.

03/17/2026

Freeze Warning issued March 17 at 1:38AM EDT until March 18 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees this morning.
For Tuesday night, temperatures as low as 28 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Georgia and southeast South Carolina.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 10 AM EDT this morning.
For the second Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM EDT
Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

All baseball and softball practices are canceled tonight due to weather conditions.
03/16/2026

All baseball and softball practices are canceled tonight due to weather conditions.

03/16/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 8:44AM EDT until March 16 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
Northeastern Johnson County in east central Georgia...
Southeastern Jefferson County in east central Georgia...

* Until 915 AM EDT.

* At 844 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Bartow to near Dellwood to Norristown, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Swainsboro, Wadley, Twin City, Bartow, Garfield, Summertown, Modoc,
Canoochee, Blundale, Three Points, Moxley, Norristown Junction,
Dellwood, and Colemans Lake.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

If you see wind damage...hail or flooding...wait until the storm has
passed...and then call the National Weather Service toll free
at 1 8 6 6 7 6 3 4 4 6 6 or tweet us your report at NWSATLANTA.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 PM EDT for east central
Georgia.

03/16/2026

Freeze Warning issued March 16 at 1:47AM EDT until March 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 expected.

* WHERE...In Georgia, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Jenkins, Screven, and
Tattnall Counties. In South Carolina, Allendale and Hampton
Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

Address

621 W Pine Street
Metter, GA
30439

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

(912) 685-2370

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