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The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Citizens Fire Academy, scheduled to run from August 26 through October 28, 2025. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the VFD Regional Training Facility located at 137 Blanchard Street,...Read more
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 4, 2025, Central Lines personnel from the City of Valdosta Utilities Department were dispatched to investigate a potential sanitary sewer overflow (SSO) near 1212 Wainwright Drive. Upon arrival, crews identified a sanitary sewer manhole discharging...Read more
The City of Valdosta’s Neighborhood Development Division hosted another successful Back to School Community Block Party on Saturday, July 26, drawing families from across the city for an afternoon of celebration, resources, and school readiness at Unity Park Amphitheater.
The annual...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department proudly hosted its inaugural Camp Blaze, a groundbreaking three-day all-girls fire camp held July 28–30, 2025. Designed to empower, educate, and inspire the next generation of female leaders, Camp Blaze offered hands-on experiences in...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department is proud to invite the community to its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Valdosta Police Department Headquarters, located at 500 N. Toombs Street.
This free, family-friendly evening will offer...Read more
Krewe de Fondatrice is pleased to announce the inaugural Roux the Day Gumbo Cook-Off. This exciting event will serve as a fundraiser for the 2026 Valdosta Mardi Gras Festival, uniting local cooking teams and community supporters for a day of spirited competition and hometown pride.
“We’...Read more
The City of Valdosta is proud to announce the success of the 2025 Battle of the Badges Blood Drive, held on Wednesday, July 23, in partnership with LifeSouth Community Blood Centers. This year’s event yielded 105 successful donations, including 92 whole blood, 8 double red cell, 4 platelet, and...Read more
The City of Valdosta Public Works Department is pleased to announce the upcoming relocation of the City’s Recycling Center to a new, more accessible site at 3130 Val Tech Road, with operations scheduled to begin at the new location on Monday, August 25, 2025.
This move reflects the City’...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department is gearing up to host its first-ever Camp Blaze, a three-day, hands-on learning experience for girls, scheduled for Monday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily at the Public Safety Facilities located at 4434 Forrest Street Extension....Read more
On Sunday July 13, 2025, at approximately 3:00pm a concerned citizen reported a possible issue to the Utilities department concerning Sugar Creek. Utilities Director Jason Barnes and a project contractor responded to the call and found the bypass pump had a mechanical failure and was offline....Read more
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