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9/27/24

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department has temporarily suspended all sanitation services in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The disruption includes residential trash collection, yard waste, and bulk item pickup.

Hurricane Helene’s severe impact has caused...Read more

9/27/24

The City of Valdosta has extended the citywide curfew to ensure the safety of its residents and support the work of first responders. The curfew will now be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, September 27, until 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 28.

This measure is necessary to allow...Read more

9/27/24

The City of Valdosta is strongly encouraging all residents to stay home and shelter in place as the sun rises, following severe weather conditions that have left streets littered with trees, power lines, and debris.

The City is experiencing extremely dangerous conditions, and the...Read more

9/26/24

As Hurricane Helene approaches, the City of Valdosta is urging residents who live in substandard housing or a mobile home to relocate to a more sustainable shelter immediately. High winds from the hurricane pose a significant risk to these types of housing structures.

Several shelters...Read more

9/26/24

In response to the imminent threat of Hurricane Helene, Mayor Scott Matheson has declared a State of Local Emergency for the City of Valdosta. This declaration activates the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Civil Emergencies, including Article II: State of Emergency Curfew and...Read more

9/26/24

The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced that residential garbage and yard trash services will not take place on Friday, September 27, due to inclement weather conditions.

Residents are urged to secure their green rollout cans and move them away from the...Read more

9/25/24

The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced that regular trash pickup will proceed as scheduled on Thursday, September 26, but yard debris and sanitation routes will be concluded at noon (12 p.m.) for preparation for inclement weather. If weather conditions permit,...Read more

9/25/24

According to the latest information from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Helene is projected to intensify and could severely impact Valdosta by Thursday night. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast.

Residents of Valdosta...Read more

9/25/24

Mayor Scott Matheson has officially declared a State of Local Emergency for the City of Valdosta in response to the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Helene. The Proclamation of Declaration was signed this morning, invoking the City of Valdosta’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Civil...Read more

9/25/24
Important Notice Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Helene, Thursday’s Special Called Council Meeting and the Third Millage Rate Public Hearing have been canceled. The safety of our community is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to take necessary precautions as the storm approaches...Read more

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