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Lt. Justin Ply has been hanging around fire departments since age 15, when older friends of the family mentored him into what eventually became his passion and career. After...Read more
The Valdosta Police Department has announced that the city's annual trick-or-treating festivities will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Valdosta youth are a part of an estimated 41 million children—ages 5 to 14—across the...Read more
The Valdosta Fire Department is hosting the Second Annual Firefighters Ball on Saturday, Nov.11, 2017, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the James H. Rainwater Conference Center, located at 1 Meeting Place in Valdosta. The night of food and fun will raise awareness and funds for the work of Pink Heals...Read more
The City of Valdosta is making the holiday season special for persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs who reside at the Parkwood Developmental Center. On Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m., Mayor John Gayle, VFD Fire Chief Freddie Broome and members of the Valdosta Fire...Read more
Citizens who seek a rewarding public service role in the community are encouraged to apply for the 10 opportunities available on the city's boards, commissions, authorities or advisory committees (BCAAC).
These volunteer positions are designed to give citizens a voice in their local...Read more
Getting older doesn't have to be scary. Fight the fright with resources in our area that increase the independence of older adults in our community.
The Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging will present these resources at the Halloween Hotdog Luncheon, on Monday, Oct. 30, at 12 noon, at the...Read more
Twenty-three local students were sworn in at the Sept. 21 Valdosta City Council meeting to serve on the 2017-2018 Valdosta Youth Council (VYC). The VYC, initiated by Mayor John Gayle in 2015, inspires and prepares 7 th -9 th grade local students for leadership and civic opportunities, while...Read more
When Maysha Pate's art students at Lowndes Middle School were first presented with the idea of painting a dumpster, they didn't quite understand how it related to their classroom activities. However, through the City of Valdosta's Dumpster Art project, the minds of over 160 youth were changed as...Read more
"You wouldn't send your child to a school that wasn't accredited, so why would anyone expect any different of law enforcement," said Valdosta Police Chief Brian Childress. "The Valdosta Police Department takes what we do seriously, and everything we do supports providing...Read more
Decent, affordable housing is an important aspect of any community. While it fulfills a basic human need for shelter, it also contributes to the wellbeing of our citizens and plays an important role in the economic vitality of our community.
The City of Valdosta will host its second...Read more
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