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Gov. Kemp: DAS Corp. to Bring 300 Automotive Jobs to Metter
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that DAS Corp. (DAS), an automotive parts company, will establish a new manufacturing facility in Metter.
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4 Fungi’s Regenerative Takes Root in Georgia
ATLANTA – August 30, 2023 – Today, the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that 4 Fungi’s Regenerative, a sustainable controlled environment agriculture (CEA) and food production company, will establish a new greenhouse in Metter.
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Pineland Telephone Nationally Recognized for All Star Service Campaign
On Saturday, July 23,2022 Pineland Telephone Cooperative was recognized by the National Content and Technology Cooperative (NCTC) Marketing Innovators Group, Best of Marketing Awards, for their recent All Star Service campaign.
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Candler Co. school receives grant to build College & Career Academy
Dec. 6, 2021 Students in Candler County will have a new place to study careers and get a jump start on them. The school district they’re getting a $3 million grant for construction.
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Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Named Certified Gig-Capable Provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association
Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. was today recognized by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, the premier association representing nearly 900 independent, community-based telecommunications companies
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Metter develops plan for new business
The City of Metter is ready to welcome new and expanding businesses!
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One Life Expands Call Center Operation in Metter
One Life America’s Metter location is currently being expanded to include 20 additional employees of $40,000 to $60,000 in the first year.
The expansion is being done in waves, explained Benji Crooms...
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First business and industry roundtable
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
Time: 8:30-9:30am
Location: Metter Bank, 2nd Floor, 900 S Lewis St, Metter, GA 30439
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Candler County, Georgia labor statistics indicate strong work ethic to attract prospective employers That was the message Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler had when he visited Metter on Aug. 9. According to Butler, Candler County has the 15th lowest unemployment rate in the state. However, he said, when it comes to average weekly wages...
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Rural Telephone Cooperative Takes Networking To New Level
For over two decades, a 42,000 square foot spec building stood empty near the downtown of Metter, Georgia. From time to time, a business would claim the space,... Read More >>

Deal: Linzer Products Corp. to create 200 jobs in Candler County
October 20, 2015 - Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Linzer Products Corp., a leading producer and provider of painting accessories, will create 200 new jobs and invest $4 million in Candler County by 2016.
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CPE America locates headquarters in Metter
CPE (Concrete Pump Engineers) America finalized a deal with Candler County Industrial Authority June 12 to lease-purchase a 42,000 sq. ft. spec building in the Candler County Industrial Park. The company’s decision to locate in Metter, Georgia, was due in large part to the community’s easy access to the Savannah Ports.
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  • Investment Benefits

    Metter, Georgia’s location makes it ideal for businesses that rely on access, import/export opportunities, and a reliable workforce. The Metter I-16 Industrial Park is 1 mile from Interstate 16, and less than 1 hour from I-95, the Port of Savannah, and Savannah Hilton Head International Airport.


    Benefits of doing business in Metter and Candler County, Georgia:

    • Business-friendly taxation policies
    • Workforce of young, well-educated workers
    • Strong public-private partnerships

    The Candler County Industrial Authority is ready to assist you
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    Please contact us to request information or assistance.