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10/23/25

The City of Valdosta would like to share an important update regarding utility billing.

“Our team has begun distributing September utility bills. To ensure accuracy during this process, bills are being sent in limited cycles each day. As a result,...Read more

10/23/25

Effective January 1, 2026, the City of Valdosta Public Works Department will no longer provide mowing or maintenance of grass along the Right-of-Way (ROW) on residential, commercial, industrial, or other properties.

In accordance with the City of Valdosta Land Development Regulation (LDR...Read more

10/22/25

The City of Valdosta and Valdosta Main Street is excited to announce the return of Movies in the Park at the Unity Park Amphitheater in Downtown Valdosta. The family-favorite outdoor movie series is free and open to the community, offering a fun and relaxing way to spend an evening under the...Read more

10/17/25

The City of Valdosta would like to inform utility customers about ongoing updates to the city’s utility metering and billing systems. As part of the city’s continued efforts to improve service accuracy and efficiency, new water meters are currently being installed citywide...Read more

10/17/25

Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some fall cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Fall Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public Works...Read more

10/8/25

The City of Valdosta announces that City Manager Richard Hardy and Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons have tendered their resignations from their respective positions. Both leaders have served the City of Valdosta with professionalism, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to public...Read more

10/1/25
Sparky Pumpkin Painting Contest

Valdosta, GA — This October, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is calling on YOU to get creative in the Sparky Pumpkin Painting Contest! Featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, this contest gives everyone a fun way to celebrate the season while showing off their artistic...Read more

9/30/25

Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event with activities in communities across the country that bring together law enforcement and residents to build connections, create mutual understanding, and enhance justice and reconciliation.

In commemorating this national initiative, the...Read more

9/25/25

The holiday season will shine brightly as the Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade celebrates its 26th year on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme, The Polar Express, invites families, friends, and visitors to gather in...Read more

9/18/25

On September 18, 2025, Mayor Scott James Matheson presented the first-ever City of Valdosta proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month at Valdosta City Hall. This historic proclamation honors the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the City of...Read more

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Valdosta, GA 31601

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