Lyons

Lyons is a cute, vibrant downtown in Toombs County. Only a short drive off of Interstate 16, Lyons offers a variety of family fun events throughout the year. Lyons is home to the Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby, culminating with 2 winners participating in the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron Ohio;  Tales from the Altamaha, an award winning folk-life play; Elements Bistro, fine-dining restaurant; The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, a two day event sanctioned by KCBS; Altamaha Heritage Center, history museum dedicated to the cultural heritage of the Altamaha River Basin; Winter Wonder Lyons, a day of family fun ending with a lighted nighttime Christmas Parade; Agritourism; and Partin Park, host to The Real Squeal, Veteran's Day Parade, and softball tournaments. Partin Park serves the community with its recreation department, four rentable buildings for activities, walking trail, skateboard park and multiple playgrounds including a physically challenged accessible playground.