News

11/8/24
On November 7, 2024, the City of Valdosta and surrounding South Georgia region experienced a significant rain event, with a cumulative total of 17 inches recorded over the past 48 hours. The volume of rainfall in such a short period overwhelmed portions of the drainage infrastructure, including...Read more
11/6/24

The GeorgiaForward Young GameChangers Program held its final presentations on Wednesday, Nov.6, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center. This marked the culmination of months of dedicated effort by participants committed to enhancing Valdosta’s growth and community impact.

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11/5/24
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has formally notified the City of Valdosta that it has awarded a $36.2 million contract for the Jerry Jones Road Widening project. The project award was announced at a key meeting with City of Valdosta (COV) officials at the Valdosta-Lowndes...Read more
11/4/24

The City of Valdosta Main Street is pleased to announce the esteemed judges for the 2024 Greater Valdosta Christmas Parade, scheduled for Saturday, December 7, at 6 p.m. This year's parade theme is " Christmas in Georgia ."

The panel of judges includes:

Dr. Craig Lockhart ,...Read more
10/29/24

The City of Valdosta Main Street invites everyone to kickoff the holiday season with its annual Holiday Open House, happening on Sunday, November 3, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. This annual event transforms Downtown Valdosta into a holiday shopping delight, filled with festive...Read more

10/28/24

MEDIA ADVISORY

City of Valdosta to Recognize Trick or Treat on October 31st

Date: October 31, 2024 Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Citywide, Valdosta, GA The City of Valdosta invites families and residents to participate in the annual Trick or Treat on Thursday,...Read more
10/25/24

On Thursday, October 24th, at approximately 6:35 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1715 N. Lee Street. The first fire unit arrived on scene within two minutes, to find light smoke visible from the front door of a single-family residence.

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10/25/24
On Thursday, October 24th, at approximately 5:13 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 807 S. Fry Street. The first fire unit arrived on scene within three minutes to find visible smoke coming from the first floor of a two-story apartment...Read more
10/24/24

On Wednesday, October 23, at approximately 11:30 P.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 308 Lee St. Lane. A police officer on patrol discovered the fire in a vacant structure....Read more

10/23/24
The City of Valdosta proudly hosted the 2024 Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) Fall District 11 meeting on October 23, at the City Hall Annex. The event, which brought together local government leaders from across the region, was a pivotal moment for collaboration and discussion on critical...Read more

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