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The City of Valdosta would like to inform utility customers about ongoing updates to the city’s utility metering and billing systems. As part of the city’s continued efforts to improve service accuracy and efficiency, new water meters are currently being installed citywide...Read more
Got old gadgets collecting dust? It’s time for some fall cleaning! The City of Valdosta and Lowndes County Public Works departments invite residents to declutter and recycle responsibly at the Fall Electronics Recycling Event on Saturday, November 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at Valdosta Public Works...Read more
The City of Valdosta announces that City Manager Richard Hardy and Assistant City Manager Catherine Ammons have tendered their resignations from their respective positions. Both leaders have served the City of Valdosta with professionalism, dedication, and a steadfast commitment to public...Read more

Valdosta, GA — This October, the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) is calling on YOU to get creative in the Sparky Pumpkin Painting Contest! Featuring Sparky the Fire Dog, this contest gives everyone a fun way to celebrate the season while showing off their artistic...Read more
Faith & Blue Weekend is a national event with activities in communities across the country that bring together law enforcement and residents to build connections, create mutual understanding, and enhance justice and reconciliation.
In commemorating this national initiative, the...Read more
The holiday season will shine brightly as the Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade celebrates its 26th year on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. This year’s theme, The Polar Express, invites families, friends, and visitors to gather in...Read more
On September 18, 2025, Mayor Scott James Matheson presented the first-ever City of Valdosta proclamation recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month at Valdosta City Hall. This historic proclamation honors the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the City of...Read more
The City of Valdosta’s Community Development Division will host an Heirs Property Town Hall on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11:00–1:00 p.m. at the City Hall Annex Multipurpose Room (300 N. Lee Street). Residents, housing providers, neighborhood leaders, and service organizations are invited...Read more
The City of Valdosta is proud to recognize Catherine Ammons, the first female Latina Assistant City Manager in our city’s history. As both the first Latina and the first woman to serve in this role, Catherine is a true trailblazer. She brings to her work a passion for mentoring and developing...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department proudly announces that Lieutenant Chris Crews and Lieutenant Selena Phinney successfully completed the 15th Session of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Georgia Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS). The weeklong seminar, held at the FBI’s...Read more
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