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City of Valdosta Urges Citizens to Avoid Debris Staging Site for Safety Reasons

9/19/23

The City of Valdosta is urging all citizens to refrain from entering the debris staging sites as crews work tirelessly to remove storm debris from our community. With the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Idalia, it is imperative that everyone allow the debris removal trucks the...Read more

City of Valdosta Mid-Year Strategic Initiatives Summit Postponed

9/19/23

The City of Valdosta mid-year Strategic Initiatives Summit that was scheduled for Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at The Woman’s Building has been postponed. Once a new date has been determined, the meeting will be open to the public and it will be an information-only meeting....Read more

Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

9/18/23

The Disaster Recovery Center will opened at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 at: Lowndes County Civic Center 2108 E. Hill Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601 The DRC will operate from 8 a.m.to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

The deadline to apply for...Read more

City of Valdosta to host Mid-Year Strategic Initiatives Summit

9/15/23

The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce that it will be holding its mid-year Strategic Initiatives Summit to discuss the progress of the FY2024 Mayor and Council goals set earlier this year. The summit will also provide an update on several Action Items.

The meeting is open to the...Read more

Public Works August Stats

9/14/23

Check out our Public Works Department's Monthly Stats! These numbers show the remarkable efforts that our Public Works team does to keep our environment clean and sustainable. Love Where You Live: Bags of litter collected from Adopt-A-Street members and Hot Spot Clean Up Events – 23 bags Our Right-...Read more

VSU, City of Valdosta Invite Families to a Night of Downtown Fun Sept. 22

9/14/23

Valdosta State University and the City of Valdosta present Downtown Family Fun Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Unity Park Amphitheater. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.

"We are thrilled to work with VSU to provide a fun-filled evening for families in...Read more

Permit Update

9/13/23

Attention Valdosta homeowners! If your home was affected by the recent hurricane and you need repairs, make sure to obtain a permit before starting any construction. This will help ensure that the repairs are done correctly and safely. Additionally, when looking for contractors to hire, only do...Read more

Valdosta Fire Chief Appointed to Third Vice President

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

Valdosta City Announces Debris Removal Plan

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

Recycling Update

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