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The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) was proudly recognized at the 2025 EMS Awards Banquet held on Thursday evening, May 22. The annual event, hosted by the Georgia Department of Public Health Region 8 EMS, brought together emergency medical service professionals from across a 27-county region to...Read more
It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of former Mayor John J. Fretti on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Mayor Fretti served his first term from 01/01/04 – 12/31/07 and then served a second term from 01/01/08 to 09/02/11. During his two terms, the City of Valdosta received many accolades...Read more
The City of Valdosta and leaders from Moody Air Force Base proudly participated in the Georgia Joint Defense Commission Meeting, where local and state leaders gathered to discuss vital matters impacting military communities across the state.
The meeting opened with introductions and...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department (VPD) is proud to announce the second year of the Stand Against Youth Violence Education (S.A.Y.V.E.) initiative, a program designed to equip teenagers with the knowledge and skills necessary to address critical issues such as bullying, gang activity, substance...Read more
(ATLANTA) – The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) announced today that the application period for the HEARTS (Housing Emergency Assistance and Recovery Through Sheltering) Georgia program will officially close at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, 2025. While new...Read more
On Saturday, May 10, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) hosted a Community Safety Drive-Thru event, uniting key public safety partners and community members to promote health, preparedness, and emergency prevention.
The event was held in the parking lot of the City’s Customer Service...Read more
The City of Valdosta proudly announces that Emily Arnold has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Supervisor of the Year – Water Resources award by the American Public Works Association (APWA) Georgia Chapter, in recognition of her exceptional service, technical expertise, and unwavering...Read more
The City of Valdosta is proud to recognize the dedicated men and women of the Public Works Department during National Public Works Week, observed May 19–23, 2025. This annual celebration honors the essential services that sustain the city’s infrastructure, protect the environment, and improve...Read more
The City of Valdosta Public Works Department has announced changes to the sanitation schedule in observance of the Good Friday holiday on Friday, April 18.
On this day, the Sanitation Division will only collect residential garbage (green roll-out cans...Read more
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, in partnership with the Georgia Emergency Management and the contractor, AshBritt, Inc., met in Valdosta, Georgia, Monday, April 7, 2025, to sign final documentation signifying the completion of eligible debris removal in Lowndes County, the...Read more
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