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9/12/23

Valdosta Fire Chief Brian Boutwell was recently appointed as the Third Vice President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC). The GAFC is an organization made up of career, combination, and volunteer chiefs with a shared goal of improving the fire service and its delivery to the...Read more

9/11/23

Valdosta City recently announced its plans to remove debris from its public right-of-way. FEMA does not provide direct services for debris removal. However, local governments may receive reimbursement from FEMA for picking up debris from the right-of-way. To ensure that residents’ debris is...Read more

9/8/23
Recycling Update Recycling services are suspended for 60 days due to the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. We are asking that residents NOT drop off large bulk items, sanitation, or other items at our recycling sites.Read more
9/8/23

Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia. We are...Read more

9/5/23

Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia. We are extremely proud of the resilience and strength...Read more

9/5/23

On Friday, September 22, at 9 a.m., The City of Valdosta will unveil a new monument outside the City Hall building. The new Doors to Freedom monument is a five-year collaborative effort between Mayor Scott James Matheson, Public Art Advisory Committee members, and local artist Steven Walker....Read more

9/4/23

Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia.

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9/4/23

On Sunday, September 3, Senators Jon Ossoff and Ralph Warnock visited Valdosta to tour the areas that were hit hardest by Hurricane Idalia. City Manager Richard Hardy and Mayor Scott James Matheson personally showed the senators the various parts of the city affected by the hurricane.

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9/2/23

Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia.

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8/30/23

The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County suffered significant damage as Hurricane Idalia moved through our area. Many roads are impassable due to flooding, debris, or lines in the roadway. The recovery efforts are underway, but the damage is vast.

While the City conducts a full damage...Read more

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