COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL LISTENS TO THE COMMUNITY – The Lyons Community Heart & Soul initiative began collecting data for their efforts to craft a 10-year plan for the city based on the citizens’ input on Friday, August 23, at the Toombs County Hometown Throwdown event. Volunteers spoke to attendees about what they loved about Lyons, how they felt the city could improve, and what they would like to see in the future. COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL LISTENS TO THE COMMUNITY – The Lyons Community Heart & Soul initiative began collecting data for their efforts to craft a 10-year plan for the city based on the citizens’ input on Friday, August 23, at the Toombs County Hometown Throwdown event. Volunteers spoke to attendees about what they loved about Lyons, how they felt the city could improve, and what they would like to see in the future.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP – United Way of Toombs, Montgomery, and Wheeler Counties Executive Director Patricia Dixon emphasized her need for the community’s help in finding those who need assistance from the organization.Photo by Evan Riekhof
VACCINATING PETS - Several animal rescues and the city of Mount Vernon worked together to host a free dog and cat vaccine clinic on Saturday, November 16, to ensure all animals have the vaccines they need to remain healthy and refrain from spreading disease.
SIGNS CONTRACT - New Superintendent of Wheeler County Schools, Dr. C. Alex Alvarez, was welcomed during the Board of Education’s November 11 meeting. In the photo, Dr. Alvarez is surrounded by family as he signs his contract. Shown with Dr. Alvarez, from left, are: daughter Emily Thornton, family friend Owen Anderson, daughter Elizabeth Thornton, and wife Jennie Alvarez.Photo by Deborah Clark
RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY – During the November 5 meeting of the Lyons City Council, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr. issued a formal proclamation declaring November 3 as Retired Educators Day. L to R: Councilman John Moore Jr., Councilwoman Cathy Benton, Councilman Ivy Toole, Toombs County Retired Educator Marlene Tomlin, Toombs County Retired Educator Lucy Claroni, Mayor Willis NeSmith Jr., Councilman Drayton Oliver, Councilman Tracy Johnson.Photo by Makaylee Randolph
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