Valdosta Kicks Off Arbor Week

Mayor John Gayle issued a proclamation for Arbor Week at Valdosta City Hall on Feb. 13. Pictured from left to right: Emily Davenport, Assistant Director, Valdosta Engineering Department; Monica Haynes, Superintendent, VSU Landscaping and Grounds; Traycee Martin, VSU Vice President of Finance and Administration; Jason Manley, South Region VP for Georgia Power; Colonel Susan Riordan-Smith, 23d Mission Support Group Commander, Moody AFB; John Gayle, Valdosta Mayor; Amy Hall, Valdosta Tree Commission Chairperson; Larry Hanson, Valdosta City Manager; Kevin Jenkins; Valdosta Urban Forestry Supervisor; and Grady Padgett, Arbor Division Heavy Equipment Operator. For more information on other Arbor Week events, visit http://www.valdostacity.com/2017-arbor-week-celebration.