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7/25/25

Krewe de Fondatrice is pleased to announce the inaugural Roux the Day Gumbo Cook-Off. This exciting event will serve as a fundraiser for the 2026 Valdosta Mardi Gras Festival, uniting local cooking teams and community supporters for a day of spirited competition and hometown pride.

“We’...Read more

7/25/25

The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the success of the 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, held on Wednesday, July 23, in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. This year’s event yielded 105 successful donations, including 92 whole blood, 8 double red cell, 4 platelet, and...Read more

7/22/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department is pleased to announce the upcoming relocation of the City’s Recycling Center to a new, more accessible site at 3130 Val Tech Road, with operations scheduled to begin at the new location on Monday, August 25, 2025.

This move reflects the City’...Read more

7/18/25

The Valdosta Fire Department is gearing up to host its first-ever Camp Blaze, a three-day, hands-on learning experience for girls, scheduled for Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Public Safety Facilities located at 4434 Forrest Street Extension....Read more

7/14/25

On Sunday July 13, 2025, at approximately 3:00pm a concerned citizen reported a possible issue to the Utilities department concerning Sugar Creek. Utilities Director Jason Barnes and a project contractor responded to the call and found the bypass pump had a mechanical failure and was offline....Read more

7/3/25

On Monday, June 30th, 2025, during a graduation and badge pinning ceremony, the Valdosta Fire Department proudly celebrated its newest members as they officially transitioned from recruits to firefighters.

“This ceremony is...Read more

6/30/25

In observance of Independence Day, the City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department will adjust its sanitation schedule on Thursday, July 4, 2025. On this date, only household garbage in green roll-out cans will be collected. There will be no collection of bulk items or yard...Read more

6/25/25

The City of Valdosta’s Central Lines Division will install a new valve at 1508 N. Ashley Street on Thursday, June 26.

To ensure the safety of crews and motorists, the southbound lane on N. Ashley Street will be closed from...Read more

6/25/25

The City of Valdosta’s Central Lines Division will conduct a sewer main repair on Thursday, June 26, beginning at 8:00 a.m. at 1205 N. St. Augustine Road.

Traffic Advisory: Normal traffic flow will be maintained. Signage and...Read more

6/20/25

Valdosta Fire Department Lieutenant Scott Watson has been named Firefighter of the Year by the Valdosta Exchange Club in recognition of his exceptional service and compassion during an emergency medical response in the wake of Hurricane Helene....Read more

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