Candler County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,981. The county seat is Metter. The county was founded in 1914 and named for Allen D. Candler, the 56th governor of Georgia.
Candler County Courthouse, in Metter
Allen Daniel Candler, was a Georgia state legislator, U.S. Representative and the 56th Governor of Georgia.
Allen D. Candler
Governor Candler (just to left of center) with U.S. President William McKinley (to his right) reviewing the parade at the Atlanta Peace Jubilee, December 15, 1898.