Lyons News

Sheriff Junior Kight reports four people are in custody and three are still at large following a drug investigation by his office, the East Central Drug Task Force and the Savannah Regional Drug Enforcement Agency.

February 10-- The little white cars have been rolling down North Victory Drive in Lyons for more than 20 years.

February 8-- It will take a little more effort to recycle in Lyons. Mayor Willis NeeSmith reported at Tuesday night's city council meeting that curbside recycling is ending as of March 1. He said only 70 residences were using the service and that folks who wish to recycle can take their items to the city fire station starting next month.

A field worker empties a bucket of Vidalia onions into a waiting truck in Lyons, Ga.

In this Tuesday, May 10, 2011 file photo, a field worker empties a bucket of vidalia onions into a waiting truck in Lyons, Ga.

Farmers have begun changing their plans for planting and harvesting this year's crops because of the worry that tough new immigration laws in states like Georgia and Alabama will create work shortages.

January 17-- Local governments in Toombs County are discussing allocation of local option sales tax revenue for the next ten years starting in 2013.