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10/13/16

Valdosta MCPD Award Recipients (from left): VFD Fire Chief Freddie Broome, VFD Firefighter Darren Williams, Mayor John Gayle, Public Works Director Richard Hardy, Public Works Superintendent DeMarcus Marshall and Public Works Coordinator Tonja Shackelford.

Business of the Year (...Read more

10/12/16

The City of Valdosta Neighborhood Development Division will host a City-Wide Bulk Trash Amnesty Day at specific locations only , in conjunction with the nationally-recognized Make-A-Difference Day, on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event, which is being provided through the U.S...Read more

10/10/16

The Valdosta Police Department has announced that the city's annual trick-or-treating festivities will take place on Monday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 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

9/30/16

The City of Valdosta has partnered with the University of Georgia's (UGA) Housing and Demographic Research Center to conduct a survey that will explore housing, neighborhood and transportation preferences among people working in Valdosta. Made possible through a Community Assistantship Program (...Read more

9/29/16

October is National Fire Prevention Month, and the Valdosta Fire Department has once again planned a variety of educational activities for residents of all ages.

One of the simplest ways for families to protect their loved ones from fire is to ensure their homes have working smoke detectors...Read more

9/29/16

Citizens who seek a rewarding public service role in the community are encouraged to apply for the 12 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

9/28/16

An advanced City of Valdosta Engineering project, titled "A Clean Sweep of Data Collection," has been recognized by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) for its creative and efficient approach to street sweeping, which involves installing HD, GPS-equipped cameras in the...Read more

9/28/16

The City of Valdosta will host the 2016 Affordable Housing Summit and Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Mildred M. Hunter Community Center, located at 509 S. Fry Street.

The free event will provide affordable housing information and resources from over...Read more

9/27/16

Beginning Oct. 1, a new City of Valdosta program using federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds will make available low-interest loans of up to $10,000 each to qualifying new and existing small businesses within the City of Valdosta. The Small Business Seed Loan Program (SBSLP) is...Read more

9/27/16

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will launch a new mortgage assistance program on Wednesday, Sept. 28, that will allow citizens with underwater homes—homeowners who owe more than their home is currently worth—to apply for up to $50,000 in financial assistance....Read more

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