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The City of Valdosta is proud to announce it has been named a 2026 Visionary City Award honoree, presented by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in collaboration with Georgia Trend. The award recognizes cities that demonstrate thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and a commitment to...Read more
The City of Valdosta joined with the Valdosta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated to host its inaugural Family Advocacy Day on Jan. 26 at Valdosta City Hall. The event was held in observance of Jack and Jill of America Inc.’s 88th Founders’ Day, which is recognized annually on Jan...Read more
The City of Valdosta recognized Detective Ellen Mulvaney of the Valdosta Police Department as the December Employee of the Month during the regular City Council meeting held on Thursday, January 8, 2026.
Detective Mulvaney was presented with the honor by Scott James Matheson, Mayor of...Read more
Tickets are on sale for the 2026 Lowndes County Bird Supper, scheduled for Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the historic Georgia Railroad Depot in Atlanta, beginning at 5 p.m. The traditional event, sponsored by the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta, brings together...Read more
The City of Valdosta Public Works Department is providing an important update regarding residential garbage collection and the use of City-issued 96-gallon garbage containers.
Effective Tuesday, January 6, all City of Valdosta 96-gallon garbage containers will continue to be collected,...Read more
On January 1st, 2026 around 8:25 AM while responding to the report of a possible structure fire at a medical facility, one of our Engines was involved in a single vehicle incident near the intersection of Gornto Road and North Oak Street. Three firefighters were transported to SGMC...Read more
The City of Valdosta is continuing a major reconstruction project along West Street, spanning approximately one-half mile from Gordon Street to River Street. This significant infrastructure investment is designed to improve roadway conditions, drainage, and long-term safety for residents and...Read more
This notice serves as a reminder regarding a temporary billing adjustment to your utility account.
Due to a previous billing interruption, some customers did not receive a bill for one or more months. To bring accounts up to date, you may receive two separate bills within the same...Read more
The City of Valdosta officially broke ground on Thursday, December 18, marking the start of a new greenfield at Water Treatment Plant 2 (WTP2), a major investment in the community’s long-term water quality, reliability, and capacity.
The WTP2 project is designed to strengthen Valdosta’s...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department is addressing public misinformation related to online content produced by a YouTube personality that misrepresents the department’s role in a matter described online as a “catch a predator” scenario.
The Valdosta Police Department takes all reports and...Read more
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