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11/21/25

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

11/20/25

The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is excited to once again bring holiday cheer to local families through its annual Shop with a Firefighter Initiative, taking place on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Walmart on Norman Drive.

Each year, the program pairs local children with Valdosta...Read more

11/20/25

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at approximately 1:30 PM, members of the City of Valdosta Utilities Department’s Environmental Services Watershed Team discovered a sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) occurring along Sugar Creek during routine monitoring activities.

Personnel observed that an...Read more

11/19/25

The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development team is pleased to announce that the application process for the Georgia Home Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program is now officially open. This program, part of the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) initiative, offers...Read more

11/17/25

The Valdosta Police Department is inviting the community to help bring holiday joy to local children through its annual Shop with a Cop program. With the support of generous donors, children ages 4–12 are given the chance to shop for holiday gifts side-by-side with a Valdosta police officer,...Read more

11/10/25

The City of Valdosta’s Arbor Division has received a $14,000 grant from the Georgia Forestry Commission to support ongoing efforts to restore and strengthen the city’s tree canopy. The funds will be used to purchase and plant trees in key locations throughout Valdosta, including public spaces,...Read more

11/7/25

The City of Valdosta announces the appointment of Al Crace as Interim City Manager, effective Monday, November 10. Crace will oversee day-to-day operations of municipal departments, advance Council priorities, and ensure continuity of services while the City conducts a search for a permanent...Read more

11/7/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department has been awarded $21,475.20 through the Deep South Regional Municipal Solid Waste Management Authority Grant. This funding will enhance the city’s recycling initiatives and further its mission to build a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable...Read more

11/6/25

The City of Valdosta will host its monthly road cleanup, titled Great American Cleanup , on Saturday, December 6, 2025, along Marion Street from East Park Avenue to Vallotton Drive. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate...Read more

11/4/25

Residents are invited to join the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta City Council as they officially kick off the holiday season in Valdosta – Lowndes County at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Friday, November 28, at 6:00 p.m. Attendees of all ages will enjoy a...Read more

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