Lyons' Pride

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Two buildings located in downtown Lyons have recently changed hands and the new owner has scheduled renovations for the buildings. Through the years, the buildings have been utilized as a restaurant, hardware store, sewing machine repair shop and other uses. The Lyons Better Hometown Program negotiated the purchase of the two buildings and has, in turn, leased the buildings to Clint Williams, a local citizen. Mr. Williams plans to clean the inside of the two buildings, install a new metal roof, and renovate the interiors of the two buildings. Work has begun on the initial clean up. Mr. Williams is considering several uses for the buildings, one of which may include art-related activities.

Williams Building

Mr. Williams has also renovated the old Brice (Pal) Theatre back to its grandeur. The theatre hosts local performers and can also be utilized a meeting facility with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. Adjacent to the theatre sits, a small coffee shop which once functioned as a dentist office and apartment many years ago. With recent renovations, it functions as a meeting place for local residents for morning coffee or Saturday night music gatherings.

Brice Theatre

The Robert Toombs Hotel is also getting a face-lift through the efforts of a local citizen with help from the BHT Board. The hotel will house several shops and in the future may provide downtown apartments for residents.

Robert Toombs Hotel

Lyons has started an Arts Council which holds monthly music performances by local artists in the Theatre and at Partan Park. A children's arts festival was held in the downtown with the kids painting their own t-shirts for self-expression.

Lyons' goal is to become the Arts mecca of Southeast Georgia and they are well on their way.