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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

2/19/26

The City of Valdosta Fire Department is grateful for the continued support of the Valdosta City Council and City leadership following the approval of the purchase of 30 sets of Structural Firefighting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This...Read more

2/16/26

The City of Valdosta invites residents to join Acting Fire Chief Marcus Haynes and Police Chief Leslie Manahan for Coffee with the Chiefs on Wednesday, February 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at GUD Coffee, located at 133 N. Patterson Street in downtown Valdosta.

This informal meet-and...Read more

2/12/26

The City of Valdosta has been awarded $2,000,000 in grant funding from the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) through the OneGeorgia (OGA) Hurricane Disaster Relief Effort for Fiscal Year 2026.

The grant, titled HDR- Stormwater and Drainage System Improvements , will support...Read more

2/10/26

The City of Valdosta is now accepting applications for the 16th Annual Government 101 Citizens Orientation, a multi-week educational program designed to give local residents an inside look at city operations, leadership, and services.

Government 101 will take place each Monday from...Read more

2/9/26

During its regular session on Thursday, January 5, the City of Valdosta recognized Lieutenant Caleb Clark, Firefighter Michael Nita, and Firefighter Keanu Hannon of the Valdosta Fire Department as the January Employee(s) of the Month for their heroic actions during a residential fire response...Read more

2/6/26

The Valdosta Police Department closed out 2025 with measurable improvements in public safety, reflecting continued reductions in crime, fewer calls for service, and exceptional crime clearance rates that outperform national averages.

In 2025, Valdosta officers responded to 63,770 calls...Read more

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