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  • Welcome to Candler County

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    Candler County, Georgia has the welcome mat out, whether you choose to stay a day or two, or a lifetime. 

    If your visit is a short one (perhaps you're stopping for fuel and a bite to eat as you travel along I-16), let us recommend some must see and do attractions in Metter and Candler County to make your stay memorable.

    Municipalities in Candler County include the City of Metter and the Town of Pulaski.

    HURRICANE HELENE DISASTER INFORMATION CENTER

    Storm Debris

    The Candler County Landfill is open for regular hours.  The landfill tipping fees for storm debris have been waived for Candler County residents through 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 4th..  The fee waiver will be considered for extension on November 4th.

    Candler County EMA is currently engaged with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the possiblity of a debris removal plan in Candler County.  No details on this plan have been finalized.  Residents who have large debris or are unable to transport their debris to the landfill are encouraged to stage their debris at their property line and the county right-of-way (ROW) following FEMA debris staging guidelines.  Mixed piles (vegetagive, white, construction) may not be picked up.  There is currently no timeline for debris pickup.
     

    Candler County Resident Assistance


    Storm Cleanup for residents.  Residents who require assistance with storm clean up on their property may contact Crisis Cleanup at 1 (844) 965-1386 or Team Rubicon at www.teamrubiconusa.org, or may contact a local debris contractor.

    FEMA Individual Public Assistance.  Residents of Candler County may qualify for assistance under the FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) program.  For information on the program please visit www.disasterassistance.gov.  

    SBA Homeowners & Renters Assistance.  Residents fo Candler County may qualify for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) Disaster Loan Program.  For information on the program please visit www.sba.gov/disaster or click here: Disaster Loans Fact Sheet 

    Business Assistance

    SBA Business Disaster Loand and Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL). Businesses in Candler County may be eligible for loans or assistance from SBA.  For information on the available program please visit www.sba.gov/disaster or Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) Fact Sheet, Business Disaster Loans , or Disaster Loans - Fact Sheet

     

    CANDLER COUNTY ZONING

    Candler County Board of Commissioners

    Candler County Planning & Zoning Board

    The Board of Commissioners of Candler County, Georgia, adopted the Zoning Ordinance on September 23, 2024. Ordinances can be found on the Planning and Zoning page or by clicking HERE

     
     
    Questions regarding the proposed zoning should be directed to the Candler County Zoning Administrator, Crystal Rader, at crader@candlerco-ga.gov or (912) 685-2835

    Candler County has partnered with OnSolve to provide a county-wide emergency notification system, CodeRED. 


     

    Please click the link below and register to receive up to the minute weather,
    emergency and event notifications provided by the National Weather Service
    and Candler County Emergency Management.