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8/5/25

During the 2025 Black Chief Officers Committee (BCOC) Symposium & Conference, Battalion Chief Ronald D. Skrine Sr. of the Valdosta Fire Department was presented with the Chairman’s Award by BCOC Chairman Chief Joe Dixon of the Baltimore County Fire Department....Read more

8/5/25

The City of Valdosta Customer Service Department announces an 8% rate increase for water, sewer, and sanitation services, effective August 1, 2025. This adjustment is necessary to continue providing quality services, maintain critical infrastructure, and keep pace with rising operational and...Read more

8/5/25

The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Fire Academy, scheduled to run from August 26 through October 28, 2025. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the VFD Regional Training Facility located at 137 Blanchard Street,...Read more

8/4/25

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, Central Lines personnel from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department were dispatched to investigate a potential sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) near 1212 Wainwright Drive. Upon arrival, crews identified a sanitary sewer manhole discharging...Read more

7/31/25

The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division hosted another successful Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, July 26, drawing families from across the city for an afternoon of celebration, resources, and school readiness at Unity Park Amphitheater.

The annual...Read more

7/30/25

The Valdosta Fire Department proudly hosted its inaugural Camp Blaze, a groundbreaking three-day all-girls fire camp held July 28–30, 2025. Designed to empower, educate, and inspire the next generation of female leaders, Camp Blaze offered hands-on experiences in...Read more

7/29/25

The Valdosta Police Department is proud to invite the community to its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Valdosta Police Department Headquarters, located at 500 N. Toombs Street.

This free, family-friendly evening will offer...Read more

7/25/25

Krewe de Fondatrice is pleased to announce the inaugural Roux the Day Gumbo Cook-Off. This exciting event will serve as a fundraiser for the 2026 Valdosta Mardi Gras Festival, uniting local cooking teams and community supporters for a day of spirited competition and hometown pride.

“We’...Read more

7/25/25

The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the success of the 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, held on Wednesday, July 23, in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. This year’s event yielded 105 successful donations, including 92 whole blood, 8 double red cell, 4 platelet, and...Read more

7/22/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department is pleased to announce the upcoming relocation of the City’s Recycling Center to a new, more accessible site at 3130 Val Tech Road, with operations scheduled to begin at the new location on Monday, August 25, 2025.

This move reflects the City’...Read more

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