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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
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
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
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
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: ClosedOpen for Regular Business:
December 22 Tuesday, December...Read moreOn 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
The City of Valdosta, in coordination with parade organizers and public safety partners, has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade due to significant weather concerns and staffing constraints related to the anticipated conditions. The safety of our...Read more
The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce that Deputy Fire Chief Marcus Haynes will assume the role of Acting Fire Chief for the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD), effective December 1, 2025. This transition follows the retirement of Fire Chief Brian Boutwell after an extraordinary 30-year...Read more
The City of Valdosta announces the upcoming retirement of Fire Chief Brian Boutwell, who will conclude a distinguished 30-year career with the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) on November 30, 2025. Chief Boutwell has served the department with professionalism and dedication, and the City extends...Read more
The City of Valdosta and Valdosta Main Street today announced a series of major economic developments that signal a new era of growth and momentum for the historic downtown district, culminating in the unveiling of a significant mixed-use project.
The announcement, made just days before...Read more
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