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7/21/16

The City of Valdosta has partnered with the American Red Cross for a blood drive that will save lives and honor the police and fire personnel who make a difference in our community daily.

The Back the Red & Blue Blood Drive will take place Thursday, July 28, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p...Read more

7/21/16

The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is fighting fire with knowledge through its 3rd annual nine-week Citizens Fire Academy designed to educate citizens and the business community about the services provided by the VFD, increase fire and life-safety awareness, and establish a community partnership...Read more

7/20/16

Citizens gathered at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts on July 18 to hear the mayor announce the winners in the 8 th Annual Valdosta People's Choice Photo Contest. The event, co-hosted by the Turner Arts Center and the City of Valdosta, was also supported by five category sponsors:...Read more

7/19/16

Since the late 1990's, the Valdosta Police Department with assistance from LODAC (Lowndes Drug Action Council, Inc) have put forth efforts to show gratitude for "exemplary kids" through the Generating Opportunities in Life For Each Resident (GOLFER) program. The program targets junior high/high...Read more

7/14/16

Valdosta Mayor John Gayle will announce the winners of the 8 th Annual Valdosta People's Choice Photo Contest at an Awards Reception at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, on Monday, July 18, from 5 -7 p.m.

Citizens spent the past month casting their votes for their favorite...Read more

7/14/16

"I do what I do each day to help and show compassion to people," said Valdosta Fire Department Firefighter Tangela Rowe, who is the recipient of the 2016 Georgia State Firefighters Association (GSFA) Firefighter of the Year award. Firefighter Rowe will be recognized at the 2016 Georgia Fire...Read more

7/12/16

IN PHOTO (from left): Andy Thibodeau, Layne Heavy Civil; Jeff Lovell, Lovell Engineering Associates; John Waite, Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent; Sandra Tooley City Councilwoman; Vivian Miller-Cody, City Councilwoman; Henry Hicks, Utilities Director; Larry Hanson,...Read more

7/7/16

The City of Valdosta will begin the fourth and final phase of its Smoke Testing Program on July 11. Crews will spend the next 18-20 weeks smoke testing 120 miles of underground sewer lines that will identify and eliminate sources of stormwater inflow and infiltration and improve the efficiency...Read more

7/7/16

Valdosta Main Street has been designated as an accredited 2016 Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. This year marks the 32 nd consecutive year that the Valdosta Main Street program has received this honor for their...Read more

7/7/16

Valdosta citizens may participate in accomplishing the business of the city by serving on a variety of boards, commissions, authorities and advisory committees. Currently, the city has 10 vacancies for which they are seeking community-minded citizens to apply.

In accordance with the City...Read more

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