Vidalia High School Alum Opens New Convenience Store in Lyons
Press release from the issuing company
Tuesday, February 18th, 2014
Parker’s, a nationally-recognized convenience store leader, celebrated the official grand opening of a new state-of-the-art location in Lyons, Ga., on Friday, February 14, 2014. Bill Mitchell, president of Toombs-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, and local dignitaries helped cut the ribbon at the newest Parker’s store.
Located at 113 Oxley Drive, between downtown Lyons and Vidalia, the retail store is the first Parker’s in Toombs County. The new Parker’s store features discounted gasoline as well as fountain drinks with the company’s signature Chewy Ice, fresh-brewed ice tea, gourmet coffee blends, frozen drink, 28-degree beer and more.
The Lyons store is the company’s 34th location. Parker’s currently employs more than 500 individuals throughout Georgia and South Carolina.
“I was raised in Vidalia, attended school in Lyons, and am a proud graduate of Vidalia High School, so this store has very special meaning for me,” said Greg Parker, president and CEO of The Parker Companies. “At Parker’s, we look forward to lowering gas prices in Toombs County while giving back to the community.”
