News

3/17/26

The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the successful completion and dedication of a newly reconstructed single-family home on Chester Street for homeowner Curtis Lowe. The project was funded through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and reflects the City’s continued...Read more
3/17/26

The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Amy Martin, Senior Planner, has been selected as a 2026 “250 Champions” honoree, a national recognition presented by the National Academy of Public Administration in partnership with LocalGov250.

The...Read more

3/16/26

The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Valdosta High School senior Braeden Lampkin has been selected as the City’s first Mayor for a Day, kicking off Georgia Cities Week on Monday, April 20, 2026.

As part of this special recognition, Lampkin will spend the day learning about...Read more

3/13/26

The City of Valdosta is proud to recognize Branan “BJ” Johns of the Public Works Department as the March Employee of the Month, honoring his compassion, leadership, and quiet acts of service that have helped support coworkers across the organization.

Known for his willingness to help...Read more

3/13/26

Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some spring cleaning. The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public...Read more

3/9/26

The City of Valdosta recognized students from Valdosta State University’s Social Media class during the February 19 City Council meeting, honoring their outstanding work and collaboration with the City’s Public Information Office.

Under the guidance of Dr. David Nelson, the students...Read more

3/6/26

The Valdosta Main Street Program and the Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA) have once again earned accreditation from Georgia Main Street, reaffirming Valdosta’s continued commitment to maintaining a vibrant and economically healthy downtown district.

Administered by the...Read more

3/5/26

The City of Valdosta has received $98,250 in grant funding through the Georgia Rivers Grant Program to support continued efforts to improve local waterways and reduce debris in area streams.

The grant, which City staff applied for in November 2025, funded the installation of a new and...Read more

3/3/26

The City of Valdosta has received Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement funding for debris monitoring and recovery operations conducted after Hurricane Helene caused widespread damage throughout the community. In the days immediately following the storm, City crews began...Read more
2/24/26

Valdosta Main Street is pleased to announce Cameron Harris as the new Main Street Coordinator. In this role, Harris will support downtown revitalization efforts, strengthen partnerships with local businesses, and help advance initiatives that promote economic growth and community engagement in...Read more

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Valdosta, GA 31601

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