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Lyons, Georgia
Lyons is a city of 4,219 people in Toombs County, Georgia, founded in 1890.
Why visit Lyons
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Southeastern Technical College, Lyons Woman's Club House and Robert and Missouri Garbutt House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 39°F.
Weather in Lyons
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lyons
Lyons is a city in and the county seat of Toombs County, Georgia, United States. The population was 4,239 in 2020.
From the Wikipedia article Lyons, Georgia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Southeastern Technical College
School · 2.6 mi
Technical college in Georgia, USA
Museums and landmarks2
Lyons Woman's Club House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Clubhouse in Lyons, Georgia
Robert and Missouri Garbutt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Georgia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes6
Elements Bistro and Grill
Restaurant · American, Steak House
104 Northwest Broad Street, Lyons
History
Lyons was founded c. 1890 as a depot on the Central of Georgia Railway. The community was named after Mr. Lyons, a railroad official. It was incorporated on December 9, 1897. In 1905, Lyons was designated seat of the newly formed Toombs County.
From the History section of Lyons, Georgia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Lyons
42 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| Feb | 65°F | 42°F | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 48°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 54°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 86°F | 63°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 5.6 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 68°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 57°F | 2.7 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 46°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 63°F | 41°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Metter (20 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Toombs County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-30: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-05: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-09-07: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vidalia Regional Airport (VDI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Vidalia 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Hagan 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Claxton 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Alamo 27 mi west, about 44 min by car
- Hazlehurst 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Glennville 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Baxley 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
- Statesboro 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- East Dublin 40 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Dublin 42 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lyons City Hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Route 1 railroad crossing, Lyons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shelter near train, Lyons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyons Women's Club Signage, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyons Women's Club, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyons Depot (Southwest corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyons Depot (Southwest face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyons Depot (Northwest corner), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyons Water tower, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Victory Dr railroad crossing, Lyons, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lyons limit GA292EB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toombs County historical marker, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Original Toombs County Courthouse corner stone, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Toombs County Courthouse, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robert and Missouri Garbutt House Corner, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert and Missouri Garbutt House other side, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Robert and Missouri Garbutt House front, Blastoids, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS062-E-139275 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Santa Claus (ASTER), NASA/METI/AIST/Japan Space Systems, and U.S./Japan ASTER Science Team, Public domain
- ISS062-E-138579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-15805 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-80406 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-93670 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-80405 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-138577 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-138578 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-139276 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS062-E-138576 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Vidalia limit GA292WB, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Route 1 roadside park, Toombs County 3, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Route 1 roadside park, Toombs County 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Route 1 roadside park, Toombs County, Blue Star Memorial, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Route 1 roadside park, Toombs County 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Georgia - Large Letter Postcard (13030986974), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
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