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Mayor Scott Matheson Declares State of Local Emergency Due to Impending Hurricane Helene

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

Important Notice: Special Called Council Meeting and Third Millage Rate Public Hearing Cancelled

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

City Office Closed due to Projected Hurricane Helene

9/25/24

Due to projected impacts of Hurricane Helene, all city offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27. This closure includes the customer service building. Please remain aware of your surroundings throughout the day. This storm has the potential to have significant...Read more

City of Valdosta Invites Public to Attend Final Presentation of GeorgiaForward’s Young GameChangers Program

9/24/24

The City of Valdosta invites the public to attend the final presentation of GeorgiaForward’s Young GameChangers program on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center, located at 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta, GA 31601. This event is free and open to all community...Read more

City of Valdosta recognizes Traffic Signal Technicians as September 2024 Employees of the Month

9/23/24

The City of Valdosta proudly recognizes Traffic Signal Technicians Grady Padgett, Thomas Keen, and Danny Rickman as the September 2024 Employees of the Month. Mayor Scott James Matheson presented the Employee of the Month award at the Valdosta City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, Sept....Read more

City of Valdosta to Honor Veterans with Annual Headstone Cleaning

9/20/24

As Veteran's Day approaches, the City of Valdosta warmly invites the community to participate in a meaningful act of remembrance and service. On Saturday, November 2nd, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, the City’s Public Works Department will be hosting a special event at Sunset Hill Cemetery dedicated...Read more

City of Valdosta Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for Reconstructed Home Through CDBG Program

9/12/24

The City of Valdosta's Neighborhood Development Division held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, September 9, 2024, to celebrate the completion of a newly reconstructed home for Mrs. Mary Thomas on New Hudson Street. The project was made possible through the Community Development Block Grant (...Read more

City and County Host Fall Electronics Recycling Event, Saturday, Nov. 2

9/11/24

City and County Residents can properly dispose of their outdated or unwanted electronics and reduce unnecessary clutter during the upcoming Fall Electronics Recycling Event. The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works Departments will jointly host the community recycling event on...Read more

City of Valdosta Main Street Brings Back Food Truck Crawl on October 10

9/11/24

The City of Valdosta Main Street is thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated Food Truck Crawl on October 10th, 2024! Following popular demand, this much-loved event is back and ready to entice your taste buds.

Join us for an evening of culinary delight as you embark on a...Read more

Valdosta City Council Hosts GMA Presentation Honoring State Rep. John LaHood

9/9/24

The Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) recognized State Rep. John LaHood with the Champion of Georgia Cities Award during the Valdosta City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024.

The award was presented by GMA CEO and Executive Director Larry Hanson and GMA Director of...Read more