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1/5/22

Valdostans and other local citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 13 th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 11 - May 16, 2022. The program, an initiative of the Valdosta Mayor and City Council, also...Read more

11/29/21

Citizens are invited to join Lowndes County Chairman Bill Slaughter and City of Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson as they officially kick off the holiday season in Valdosta – Lowndes County at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, on Friday, December 3, at 6:00 p.m. Attendees of all ages will...Read more

11/24/21

The Valdosta Police Department Investigative Bureau welcomes the general public’s continued assistance in keeping the community safe during the holidays. Residents have played a vital role in crime prevention by providing crime tips that have helped solve past and present crimes and help prevent...Read more

11/24/21

Downtown Valdosta Main Street is partnering with Downtown Tifton, Adel, and Hahira to bring shoppers a new event for Small Business Saturday. The communities are hosting a Highway 41 Collaborative Small Business Saturday Event featuring four downtown communities on one day with a BIG IMPACT!...Read more

11/24/21

Downtown Valdosta Main Street wants to make your shopping and gift giving easier this holiday season by encouraging the gift of Downtown Dollars. Downtown Dollars are gift certificates available in $10 increments and are accepted at most Downtown merchants.

“This holiday season, it's...Read more

11/23/21

On Friday, November 19, the Valdosta Fire Department partnered with the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and the Georgia Department of Public Health to host a Car Seat Check Event to educate the public on proper car seat installation. Residents were able to drive through the check stations...Read more

11/23/21

The Valdosta Main Street office has released its 29th edition in the series of the Downtown Valdosta Christmas ornaments. These local collectibles celebrate historic downtown landmarks and make wonderful holiday gifts.

The orange ornament was designed by the Main Street staff and...Read more

11/23/21

From stuffing to roasting to leftovers, everyone has a favorite Thanksgiving turkey menu. As you plan your holiday meal, the Valdosta Fire Department wants you to keep safety in mind.

Cooking is the biggest cause of home fires and fire injuries, and Thanksgiving is one of the peak times...Read more

11/12/21

On Thursday, November 11, 2021, the Citizens Against Violence Ministry held a ceremony to unveil their refurbished Soul Patrol cars sold to the organization by the Valdosta Police Department. In August of 2021, The Valdosta Police Department received approval from councilmembers to declare two...Read more

11/11/21

The City of Valdosta’s “Traffic Monitoring and Communication System to Improve Safety, Connectivity, and Efficiency” project, funded by the Partnership for Inclusive Innovation’s Georgia Smart Communities Challenge...Read more

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