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Today, the City of Valdosta proudly joins communities nationwide in recognizing National Backflow Prevention Day — a day dedicated to safeguarding one of our most precious resources: clean, safe drinking water.
Backflow prevention is more than a plumbing term — it’s a frontline defense...Read more
The Rivers Joint Task Force convened on Thursday, August 14, at the City Hall Annex Multipurpose Room to review ongoing initiatives and progress in ensuring the community’s access to safe, clean water....Read more
The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons has been reappointed to serve on the Georgia Municipal Association’s (GMA) Municipal Workforce Development Advisory Council for the 2025–2026 year.
The GMA...Read more
The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick Pearson as its new Main Street Manager. A seasoned marketing and business development leader with decades of experience, Pearson brings both professional expertise and a deep personal...Read more
During the 2025 Black Chief Officers Committee (BCOC) Symposium & Conference, Battalion Chief Ronald D. Skrine Sr. of the Valdosta Fire Department was presented with the Chairman’s Award by BCOC Chairman Chief Joe Dixon of the Baltimore County Fire Department....Read more
The City of Valdosta Customer Service Department announces an 8% rate increase for water, sewer, and sanitation services, effective August 1, 2025. This adjustment is necessary to continue providing quality services, maintain critical infrastructure, and keep pace with rising operational and...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Fire Academy, scheduled to run from August 26 through October 28, 2025. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the VFD Regional Training Facility located at 137 Blanchard Street,...Read more
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, Central Lines personnel from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department were dispatched to investigate a potential sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) near 1212 Wainwright Drive. Upon arrival, crews identified a sanitary sewer manhole discharging...Read more
The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division hosted another successful Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, July 26, drawing families from across the city for an afternoon of celebration, resources, and school readiness at Unity Park Amphitheater.
The annual...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department proudly hosted its inaugural Camp Blaze, a groundbreaking three-day all-girls fire camp held July 28–30, 2025. Designed to empower, educate, and inspire the next generation of female leaders, Camp Blaze offered hands-on experiences in...Read more
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