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5/23/25

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

5/22/25

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

5/21/25

(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

5/12/25

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

5/9/25

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

5/8/25

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

4/14/25

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

4/11/25

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

4/3/25

On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at approximately 2:49 p.m. , the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 123 S. St. Augustine Rd. The first unit arrived on scene within three minutes to find smoke and flames coming from of a single-story residence. A total of twenty...Read more

4/3/25

The Valdosta Public Works Department has temporarily suspended its free mulch pickup services due to unforeseen circumstances. The equipment required to move the mulch is currently undergoing repairs , preventing crews from relocating it to a s afe and accessible area for residents to pick up...Read more

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Valdosta, GA 31601

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