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🌱 Lyons man killed in nearby plane crash; what investigators are probing
Lyons, Georgia Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Lyons! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Lyons man killed in nearby plane crash; what investigators are probing
- How a new sales tax could cut Toombs homeowners’ property bills
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 72.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Plane crash in Tattnall County leaves Lyons man dead; FAA, NTSB investigating (wjcl.com) — A Lyons resident, identified as Tony Zorn, was killed in a single‑occupant plane crash Tuesday evening in Tattnall County’s Tison Community along Highway 144. Local emergency agencies responded, and the investigation has now been turned over to the FAA and NTSB, with no further details released yet. 
• Toombs to Send Homestead Property Tax Relief to the Ballot (theadvancenews.com) — Toombs County leaders are moving to put a new Local Homestead Option Sales Tax on the November ballot, which could bring property tax relief for homeowners as early as 2027. Commissioners also secured added safety features at State Route 15 and Lyons Center Road, approved an emergency distribution plan, and addressed concerns about data centers, zoning, and hurricane-related insurance and reimbursements.
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Guiding Coalition
Lyons Primary Lyons, GA 30436
7:15 am
Friday June 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Guiding Coalition
Lyons Primary Lyons, GA 30436
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SPS Character Kid Breakfast
Emanuel County Swainsboro, GA 30401
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FBLA National Leadership Conference
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(WHE) Ga Ag Experience Mobile Classroom →
Wheeler County Library, 61 W Main St, Alamo
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Deadline for All Employee supplements from directors to payroll
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Summer Retreat, Feed football Team, New Teacher Orientation, Bac
Montgomery County Mount Vernon, GA 30445 -
(WHE) Quite a Catch / Ron Anglin →
Wheeler County Library, 61 W Main St, Alamo
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Assessors Board Meeting →
Emanuel County, GA Calendar, 223 W Moring Street Suite 121, Swainsboro -
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Emanuel County, GA Calendar Swainsboro, GA 30401 -
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4th of July Field Day →
Jack Hill State Park, 162 Park Ln, Reidsville
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Friday June 26
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Tuesday June 30
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How do you manage the gnats and fly situation? Geez!!! (Nextdoor Lyons)
- Focus Workforce Management posted a job opening for Distribution Associate Jobs in Lyons. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Vidalia. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lyons here.
🗞 Nearby News
Vidalia
- UGA Researchers Work With Georgia Farmers to Protect Vidalia Onion Quality and Sustainability (morningagclips.com)
- Fertigation's Efficiency Highlighted at Irrigation Expo (specialtycropgrower.com)
- Tyrone Jones Basketball Camp To Be Held (theadvancenews.com)
Metter
- County to fund 5% increase in animal shelter budget (metteradvertiser.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Ketchup! (Thank you Gregory S. for sending it in!)
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