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The City of Valdosta is proud to announce that the Valdosta Housing Authority has been awarded a $3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the Jobs Plus Initiative Program. City officials, including Mayor Scott James Matheson, attended the...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) had the distinct pleasure of welcoming an exceptional guest, Badan Hamlin, to Station One as VFD's Fire Chief for a Day.
After meeting him during a reading session with local children, Fire Chief Boutwell extended this unique opportunity to...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department recently held its Promotions and Awards Ceremony to honor its officers' exceptional service and heroic actions. The event highlighted significant career advancements, life-saving acts, and long-term dedication to the community.
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Colby Clark...Read moreThe City of Valdosta Main Street is thrilled to announce, "Christmas in July," a festive event set to take place on July 13, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM around the historic courthouse square. This fun and unique event is designed to bring the joyous spirit of Christmas to the summer season,...Read more
The City of Valdosta’s 2024-2026 Great Promise Partnership Program (GPP) welcomed six students from Valdosta High School on Monday, July 1st. Valdosta proudly stands as one of the first municipalities in Georgia to participate in this statewide initiative, demonstrating its commitment to...Read more
The City of Valdosta hosted Goodwill’s Hype Up Your Summer Youth Program, providing participants with an in-depth look at the inner workings of various City departments on Thursday, June 27. The program’s agenda included educational presentations, site visits and direct interactions with City...Read more
The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Larry Ogden to the position of Public Works Director. With a distinguished 26-year career within the city, Mr. Ogden's promotion recognizes his exceptional leadership and contributions to the Traffic and Street Management Division...Read more
The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason W. Barnes as the new Director of Utilities. Barnes, who began his career with the city in 1995 as a laborer, has progressively advanced through various roles, culminating in his promotion to Water Treatment Plant...Read more
The City of Valdosta administrative offices and facilities will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. Emergency services will remain open.
Sanitation services will be affected by the holiday closure. Residents can expect the following changes to...Read more
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300 N. Lee Street
Valdosta, GA 31601