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Funeral Arrangements have been announced for Matthew Wilson. The funeral service will be held 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter. The family will receive friends from 1 o'clock until the time of the funeral on Saturday at the funeral home. See his complete obituary at https://www.metteradvertiser.com/articles/obituaries/matthew-ryan-wilson/

Funeral Arrangements have been announced for Nathanael Seal. The funeral service will be held 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Kennedy Funeral Homes, Hooks Chapel, of Metter. The family will receive friends from 1 o'clock until the funeral hour at the funeral home on Tuesday. See his complete Obituary at https://www.metteradvertiser.com/articles/obituaries/nathanael-seal/

Thank you to all the vendors who came out to the Juneteenth Parade in downtown Metter ❗️

Funeral Arrangements for Dianna Bonnema Owens will be announced at a later date. See her complete Obituary at https://www.metteradvertiser.com/articles/obituaries/dianna-owens/

Recap of 2026 Juneteenth Parade Celebration in Downtown Metter ♥️💛💚

📸 JB Johnson Photography

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bruce White. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Wood Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at the family cemetery on White Way Circle. See his complete obituary at https://www.metteradvertiser.com/articles/obituaries/bruce-white/ .

ARE YOU INTO DRAMA THIS SUMMER? 🎭

MHS Performing Arts is hosting a Drama Camp for for rising 2nd - 9th graders on June 22-26 from 9am - Noon!
This is our first annual drama camp at Metter High School, and we are excited to offer this opportunity! Students will have the chance to learn practical acting skills such as vocal projection and singing, dance choreography, stage combat, improvisation techniques, and stage movement. These techniques will prepare students for a Friday performance.
Contact Heidi O'Conner to register ([email protected]) or visit https://www.metter.org/page/summer-camps to download the Registration Brochure!

Tiny Tiger Football Camp Rescheduled 🏈🗓️

Pineland Telephone announces it has achieved Operation IFAST Certification, a designation awarded to companies that demonstrate a deep commitment to combating domestic s*x trafficking through employee training, community collaboration, and financial investment. Operation IFAST stands for Internet Service Providers Fight Against S*x Trafficking and is a national initiative led by Guardian Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and disrupting the s*x trafficking of women and children across the United States. Through IFAST Certification, companies commit to three core pillars: training employees to recognize and report trafficking indicators, connecting local law enforcement with Guardian Group’s advanced analytical resources, and investing annually to fund Guardian Group’s mission. By completing the rigorous certification process, Pineland joins a growing network of companies nationwide that are taking proactive steps to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen their communities. “At Pineland, serving our communities means more than providing technology services. Through Operation IFAST Certification, we are equipping our employees, supporting law enforcement, and partnering with Guardian Group to help combat human trafficking. We are proud to take an active role in protecting the communities we serve,” said Dustin Durden, Chief Executive Officer, Pineland Telephone Cooperative, Inc. Jeff Keith, CEO and Founder of Guardian Group, praised Pineland for its leadership and impact: “IFAST Certification represents more than awareness; it reflects action, accountability, and leadership. Companies like Pineland are proving that the private sector can play a powerful role in disrupting trafficking and protecting the most vulnerable. Their commitment directly fuels real-world impact, and we are honored to partner with them.” Through its IFAST commitment, Pineland has trained its workforce, established local law enforcement connections with Guardian Group’s free analytical resources for trafficking cases, and invested $1,591 annually to support Guardian Group’s national efforts. To learn more about Operation IFAST and IFAST Certification, visit www.guardiangroup.org/operation-ifast.

Food Lion Launches ‘Summers Without Hunger'❗️

Starting Wednesday (today) through July 14, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in Food Lion’s Summers without Hunger program by donating to help feed children and their families this summer. Food Lion is offering customers the opportunity to donate through purchasing a $3.99 Summers Without Hunger Reusable Bag as well as offering a Pin Pad donation prompt at checkout.


🔎 Why this Campaign is important:

•Nearly 14.1 million children faced food insecurity in 2025
•Families with children are more likely to face hunger
•The equivalent of 28 million meals were donated to local feeding partners through Food Lion’s summer reusable bag and donation campaign in 2025!