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VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Charlton St: Rescues Canine

2/2/25

On Sunday, February 2, 2025, at approximately 4:22 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 602 Charlton Street. The first fire unit arrived within four minutes to find smoke and flames coming from a single-family residence. A total of twenty...Read more

City of Valdosta Community Protection Notice: Resumption of Pre-Hurricane Operations

1/31/25

The City of Valdosta’s Community Protection Division will resume issuing notices of corrections for code violations effective March 1, 2025 . As part of the city’s commitment to maintaining a safe and clean community, enforcement will include, but is not limited to, the following:

Downed...Read more

City of Valdosta Business License Online Payment System Temporarily Unavailable

1/31/25

Attention Business Owners:

The HDL Business License Online system is currently down until further notice . As a result, online payments are temporarily unavailable .

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.

In the meantime...Read more

Valdosta Fire Department Opens Applications for Recruit Class 13

1/29/25

The Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is excited to announce that applications for Recruit Class 13 are now open. This recruitment drive offers an exceptional opportunity for motivated individuals to join a team dedicated to community safety, professional growth, and excellence within the fire service...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Hines St.

1/29/25

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at approximately 8:35 p.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 304 Hines Street. The first fire unit arrived on scene within four minutes to find smoke and flames coming from a vacant residence. A total of eighteen firefighters...Read more

6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle Set for March 15, 2025

1/28/25

The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County are excited to announce the 6th Annual Mayor and Chairman’s Paddle, a collaborative event promoting clean waterways and outdoor activity. This year’s paddle will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, beginning at Langdale Park Boat Ramp.

Valdosta Public Works Department Hosts February Love Where You Live Road Cleanup

1/28/25

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department is inviting residents to show their community some love this February during the Love Where You Live Road Cleanup on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at 1701 Barack Obama Blvd. to clean Ricardo Street, from...Read more

Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Schedule Adjusted Due to Winter Storm

1/27/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department announces a temporary adjustment to the Sanitation Division’s schedule due to the recent winter storm. Crews will delay all sanitation routes by one day to ensure the safety of our employees and residents.

The updated schedule is as follows...Read more

Bridge on Gornto Road is Now Open

1/27/25

The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the reopening of the bridge over Sugar Creek on Gornto Road. After weeks of construction, the bridge is fully operational, providing a safer and more efficient route for commuters and residents. This project was made possible through the hard work and...Read more

Valdosta Public Works Cancels January Love Where You Live Road Cleanup

1/24/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department regrets to announce that the January Love Where You Live Road Cleanup, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, has been canceled due to unforeseen weather conditions.

While this decision was not made lightly, the safety and well-being of...Read more