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2/24/20

Valdosta Mayor Scott Matheson and Fire Chief Brian Boutwell honored Lt. Edward Coppage as the February 2020 Employee of the Month at the February 20 City Council meeting. Coppage received a framed certificate, a check for $200, and his name appears on a plaque displayed in City Hall.

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2/20/20

Local students can put their art skills to paper and canvas depicting a favorite icon found within the City of Valdosta. Mayor Scott James Matheson is partnering with the the Valdosta Youth Council to host the first annual Mayor’s Youth Art Contest. The contest gives students—from public,...Read more

2/13/20

The City of Valdosta and the Engineering Department will observe National Engineers Week, Feb. 16-22, to highlight the various engineers in the community, encourage local students to pursue prospective careers, and recognize how city engineers impact community life.

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2/10/20

On February 10, 2020, The City of Valdosta Utilities Department staff responded to a call concerning a manhole discharge at the 2400 block of Patterson Street.

The cause of the spill was determined to be a grease blockage resulting in approximately 200 gallons of sewage to enter a storm...Read more

2/7/20

At a ceremony held on December 20, 2019, at the Federal Bureau of Investigation Academy in Quantico, Virginia, Captain Tomas Chavarria, a 28 year veteran with the Valdosta Police Department, graduated from the 278th Session of the FBI National Academy. FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered...Read more

2/6/20

During the Georgia Municipal Association's (GMA) Cities United Summit, held January 24-27, 2020 in Atlanta, Valdosta Councilmembers Vivian Miller-Cody and Sandra Tooley received prestigious certificates from the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute.

Councilwoman Tooley received...Read more

2/6/20

The Regular City Council Meeting which was scheduled for Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 216 East Central Avenue, Council Chambers, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled for Monday, February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

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2/3/20

South Georgia will blossom during the 20 th annual Azalea Festival in Valdosta, GA. The festival activities begin with the VLPRA Azalea 5K Road Race on Saturday, March 14 and an all-day Arts and Crafts show on March 14 and 15.

Attendees from all over the Southeast will enjoy one of...Read more

1/28/20

The City of Valdosta is working to modernize its aging utility meter system for more than 25,000 accounts. On January 23, 2020, the Valdosta City Council approved a contract with IBT AMI Solutions to provide a new Smart Water Network to...Read more

1/27/20

On Saturday, February 1, Valdosta Main Street will kick off a month long ‘Love Downtown Valdosta’ promotion. The promotion will start on Saturday, February 1 and end on February 29.

Love Downtown Valdosta is a campaign to get citizens to visit the downtown shops and restaurants...Read more

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