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1/8/26

Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Lowndes County Bird Supper, scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the historic Georgia Railroad Depot in Atlanta, beginning at 5 p.m. The traditional event, sponsored by the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta, brings together...Read more

1/6/26

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department is providing an important update regarding residential garbage collection and the use of City-issued 96-gallon garbage containers.

Effective Tuesday, January 6, all City of Valdosta 96-gallon garbage containers will continue to be collected,...Read more

1/1/26

On January 1st, 2026 around 8:25 AM while responding to the report of a possible structure fire at a medical facility, one of our Engines was involved in a single vehicle incident near the intersection of Gornto Road and North Oak Street. Three firefighters were transported to SGMC...Read more

12/31/25

The City of Valdosta is continuing a major reconstruction project along West Street, spanning approximately one-half mile from Gordon Street to River Street. This significant infrastructure investment is designed to improve roadway conditions, drainage, and long-term safety for residents and...Read more

12/23/25

This notice serves as a reminder regarding a temporary billing adjustment to your utility account.

Due to a previous billing interruption, some customers did not receive a bill for one or more months. To bring accounts up to date, you may receive two separate bills within the same...Read more

12/19/25

The City of Valdosta officially broke ground on Thursday, December 18, marking the start of a new greenfield at Water Treatment Plant 2 (WTP2), a major investment in the community’s long-term water quality, reliability, and capacity.

The WTP2 project is designed to strengthen Valdosta’s...Read more

12/16/25

The Valdosta Police Department is addressing public misinformation related to online content produced by a YouTube personality that misrepresents the department’s role in a matter described online as a “catch a predator” scenario.

The Valdosta Police Department takes all reports and...Read more

12/16/25

The Valdosta Fire Department successfully spread holiday cheer to local families through its annual Shop with a Firefighter initiative Wednesday, Dec. 10, at Walmart on Norman Drive.

The event paired local children with Valdosta firefighters for a special holiday shopping...Read more

12/12/25

The City of Valdosta will observe the following holiday schedule, consistent with our partners across the community:

Holiday Closures:

December 23: Closing early at 2:30 p.m. December 24–26: Closed January 1: Closed

Open for Regular Business:

December 22 Tuesday, December...Read more
12/12/25

On Wednesday, December 10, the Valdosta Fire Department, along with Valdosta City Mayor Scott James Matheson, carried forward a cherished holiday tradition through their participation in the annual Mayor’s Motorcade, bringing seasonal cheer and encouragement to residents of...Read more

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Valdosta, GA 31601

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