Metter-Candler Recreation Department

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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.

08/25/2026

Flood Advisory issued August 25 at 7:19PM EDT until August 25 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Bulloch County in southeastern Georgia...
Candler County in southeastern Georgia...
Evans County in southeastern Georgia...

* WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 718 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Statesboro, Metter, Pulaski, Register, Georgia Southern, Nevils,
Denmark, New Hope, Kennedy Pond and Jimps.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

08/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 5:46PM EDT until August 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
SVRCHS

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of...
Bulloch County in southeastern Georgia...
Candler County in southeastern Georgia...
Evans County in southeastern Georgia...
Jenkins County in southeastern Georgia...
Tattnall County in southeastern Georgia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 546 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near Herndon to 8 miles west of Gordonia Altamaha State Park,
moving east at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Reidsville, Metter, Butts, Portal, Collins, Cobbtown, Pulaski,
Manassas, Aline and Gordonia Altamaha State Park.

This includes I-16 between mile markers 96 and 111.

Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.

08/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 5:41PM EDT until August 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Emanuel County in east central Georgia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 541 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Canoochee, or
8 miles northeast of Swainsboro, and is nearly stationary.

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, Twin City, Stillmore, Garfield, Summertown, Nunez,
Three Points, Modoc, Canoochee, Lexsy, and George L Smith State
Park.

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.

08/21/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 21 at 5:30PM EDT until August 21 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
SVRFFC

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Toombs County in southeastern Georgia...
South central Emanuel County in east central Georgia...
Eastern Treutlen County in east central Georgia...
Northeastern Montgomery County in central Georgia...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 530 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Normantown,
or 10 miles east of Soperton, and is nearly stationary.

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...
Lyons, Vidalia, Oak Park, Tarrytown, Covena, Zaidee, Gillis
Springs, Kibbee, and Normantown.

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.

Fall Sports Registration Ends TODAY! Today is the LAST DAY to register for fall sports. We will not accept any registrat...
08/21/2026

Fall Sports Registration Ends TODAY!

Today is the LAST DAY to register for fall sports. We will not accept any registrations after today, so be sure to get your registration completed!

If you have any trouble with online registration, please call our office and we will be happy to assist you.

Ways to Register:
📍 1075 E. Hiawatha Street
📞 912-685-2835

Stop by before we close and get them signed up, or use the link below.
https://mettercandlercountyga.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

08/18/2026

Heat Advisory issued August 18 at 11:43AM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

08/17/2026

Heat Advisory issued August 17 at 1:16PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected.

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

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the second Heat Advisory, from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

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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