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VFD Holds Push-in Ceremony for New Engine

3/28/25

The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) celebrated a time-honored fire service tradition on March 25, 2025, with a push-in ceremony for its new Engine 1. The event, held at VFD’s Station 1, marked the official transition of the department’s older Engine 1 into reserve status and welcomed the new...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Caswell St.

3/27/25

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at approximately 8:05 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 2113 Caswell St. The first unit arrived on scene within 3 minutes to find smoke coming from a single-story duplex apartment. Fire crews quickly brought...Read more

City of Valdosta Announces Temporary Customer Service Hours and Parking Adjustments for Bluesberry Festival

3/27/25

The City of Valdosta is preparing for the 3rd Annual Bluesberry Festival and would like to inform residents of temporary changes to the Customer Service operating hours and parking availability.

The Customer Service parking lot will close on Wednesday, April 9 at 6 p.m . to accommodate...Read more

Valdosta Public Works Department Announces April Love Where You Live Road Cleanup

3/24/25

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department invites residents to participate in the next Love Where You Live Road Cleanup on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at 1610 Northside Dr. (Dollar General parking lot) before heading out to clean Barack Obama Blvd. (...Read more

VFD Responds to Residential Structure Fire on Cranford Avenue

3/19/25

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 900 E. Cranford Avenue. The first fire unit arrived on scene in less than three minutes, to find heavy smoke and flames coming from a single-story...Read more

6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle Rescheduled to April 19, 2025

3/19/25

Due to continued high water conditions, the City of Valdosta, Lowndes County, and the WWALS Watershed Coalition, also known as Suwannee Riverkeeper, have rescheduled the 6th annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle for Saturday, April 19, 2025 .

Join Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson and...Read more

VFD Responds to a Structure Fire on N. Toombs Street.

3/18/25

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at approximately 3:08 p.m. , the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 611 N. Toombs St. The first unit arrived on scene within three minutes to find heavy smoke coming from a single-story house. A total of thirty firefighters...Read more

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