Revitalized spaces and local flavor define Lyons life
Next door to Vidalia, which gives its name to the region's sweet onions, Lyons, Georgia, has its own small-town charm and attractions. "It's just a place where there are really good, friendly people," says Realtor Arlene Davis with Brown Realty Group. "The community, especially the tourism department, has really gone out of its way to revitalize Lyons. They set up decorations for every event, building beautiful green spaces and just making it a special place." Events draw visitors to downtown, where they mingle with locals at Lyons's restaurants and shops. Highly-rated schools and several green spaces help make Lyons feel like home for families, too.
Ranch homes and cottages dominate this classic Southern town
Lyons has a classic southern community feel. A grid of 20th-century homes dotted with pine and oak trees surrounds the commercial downtown. Many of these older homes are ranch-style or cottages, some requiring updates. Prices run between $145,000 and $365,000. "Most homes are older and in need of renovation, but there is some new construction in the area," Davis says. New Traditional homes in subdivisions, which often have sunny yards and backyard pools, are priced between $285,000 and $300,000. Larger homes in varying styles can list between $400,000 and $585,000. Occasionally, manufactured homes are available, priced between $75,000 and $100,000.
Toombs County Schools earn solid marks from Niche
Toombs County Schools serves the Lyons community. Students can start at Lyons Primary, which earns an A-minus from Niche, for pre-kindergarten through the second grade. They can then attend B-plus-rated Lyons Upper Elementary for grades three through five. B-minus-rated Toombs County Middle serves grades six through eight, and B-rated Toombs County High serves grades nine through 12. The school offers students dual enrollment credits via Southeastern Technical College and East Georgia State College.
The Pit is the heart of school spirit and community pride
Youth and club sports are big in Lyons. Partin Park offers several fields for baseball and softball, plus a small playground. "Partin is a really great area. There's also a skate park and little cabins that can be rented out for events," Davis says. Friday night games are extremely popular in Lyons, where residents gather in droves at the Jacky Jones Field at Booster Stadium (also known as The Pit). Homecoming games, marching band parades and other events are the town's highlights during the school year. In nearby Vidalia, more ballfields and tennis courts exist for double games and pickleball tournaments. According to Davis, there are also a few green spaces on the outskirts of Lyons. "About 20 minutes down the road, there's access to the Altamaha River, which is popular for fishing and kayaking," she says.
Downtown Lyons is growing with shops, dining and events
Residents are bringing life back to downtown Lyons. New restaurants, boutiques and supply shops line Broad Street. Residents enjoy options like Hardware's handmade, wood-fired pizzas, Prime Cut Steakhouse's fine dining fare, and Scoops' seasonal ice cream. On Highway 280, there are grocery stores like DG Market and Thriftway Galaxy Food Store. Vidalia offers more dining, retail and grocery options.
Lyons brings residents together with its dozens of events downtown. The Christmas Parade and Soap Box Derby are the most notable, drawing guests from all over Toombs County. Residents also enjoy other options, like the Real Squeal BBQ and Music Festival and Run What You Brung, a race before the Soap Box Derby that also has music and kids' activities.
Highways connect Lyons to Savannah, Macon and beyond
Lyon's major thoroughfares are Highway 280, east to west, and Highway 1, north to south. The community is about 25 miles from Interstate 16, which offers access to larger cities like Savannah and Macon. There isn't public transportation, but residents may book on-demand rides through Toombs County Transit. The closest hospital is Memorial Health Meadows in Vidalia. Most surrounding airports are small, private establishments, so the nearest major airport is Savannah/Hilton Head International, 75 miles away. Lyons has a 3 out of 10 CAP Index Crime Score, just under the national average of 4.
