DJJ in the Community: Lyons Nature Trail

Photos and information from SE Regional Administrator Rusty Rodgers

Earlier this month, Department of Juvenile Justice youth from Toombs County participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new nature trail that will be built in Partin Park located in Lyons. The new trail will be constructed over the next year and will be a welcome addition to one of the finest small town parks in the state. The park hosts the south's largest Soapbox Derby and annual Real Squeal BBQ and Music Festival.

As part of the groundbreaking ceremony, the Toombs County youth were put in charge of signing up attendees for the new Partin Park nature trail newsletter. During the ceremony, it was mentioned that the Toombs County youth will help build the nature trail, working on school holidays to earn community service hours and gain valuable construction experience in the process.

DJJ would like to thank Lyons Mayor Willie Nesmith, Jr. and Lyons City Manager Jason Hall for meeting with the youth volunteers and for their support of DJJ community outreach efforts.

Lyons Mayor Willis D. NeSmith, Jr. and Lyons City Manager Jason Hall with the Toombs County youth