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Spring into Action! Join Valdosta and Lowndes County for the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on April 5

3/18/25

Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some spring cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Spring Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public Works,...Read more

3rd Annual Valdosta Bluesberry Festival Returns April 11-12 at Unity Park

3/17/25

It’s time to experience the soulful sounds of blues music and the taste of blueberries again! Downtown Valdosta Main Street will host the 3rd annual Bluesberry Festival at Unity Park Amphitheater on April 11th and 12th, 2025.

“Bluesberry is back, and this year is going to be one for the...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Magnolia St.

3/16/25

On Sunday, March 16, 2024, at approximately 3:16 a.m. , the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 410 E. Magnolia St. The first unit arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke and flames coming from a single-story duplex. A total of...Read more

6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle Rescheduled to March 22, 2025

3/14/25

Due to high water conditions, the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County have rescheduled the 6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle to Saturday, March 22, 2025. This free-collaborative event promotes clean waterways and outdoor activity and will now take place one week later at Troupville Boat...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Northwood Circle

3/13/25

On Thursday, March 13, 2025, at approximately 8:09 a.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2107 Northwood Circle. The first fire unit arrived on the scene in less than four minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-family residence. A...Read more

City of Valdosta to Celebrate Georgia Cities Week and Neighborhood Development Week with Community Events

3/12/25

City of Valdosta to Celebrate Georgia Cities Week and Neighborhood Development Week with Community Events

The City of Valdosta is excited to announce its participation in Georgia Cities Week and Neighborhood Development...Read more

City of Valdosta Hosts 2nd Annual Lunch with the City Marshals and Paint in the Park for National Community Development Week

3/12/25

The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development and Community Protections Department invites residents to celebrate National Community Development Week by participating in two engaging community events: the 2nd Annual Lunch with the City Marshals and Paint in the Park .

The 2nd Annual...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Madison Hwy

3/7/25

On Friday, March 7, 2025, at approximately 11:30 a.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 900 Madison Hwy. The first fire unit arrived within two minutes to find heavy flames and smoke coming from a single-family residence. A total of twenty-seven fire...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Melrose Dr

3/4/25

O n Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at approximately 11:27 A.M. , the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2481 Melrose Drive. The first fire unit arrived within five minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-family residence.

Firefighters...Read more

17th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest Launches with Exciting Updates

3/4/25

The City of Valdosta, in collaboration with the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts and Valdosta Downtown Main Street, is thrilled to announce the commencement of the 17th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest.

As a longstanding tradition spanning more than a decade, this...Read more