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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 Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m., Mayor John Gayle, VFD Fire Chief Freddie Broome and members of the Valdosta Fire...Read more
Citizens who are wondering what to do with their outdated or unwanted electronic equipment are urged to attend a community e-recycling event that will properly dispose of their unwanted electronics, while reducing unnecessary clutter in time for the upcoming holiday season.
The City of...Read more
After nine weeks behind-the-scenes with the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD), 18 citizens graduated from the VFD Citizens Fire Academy, on Oct. 25. The program, in its third year, educates citizens and the business community about the services provided by the VFD, increases fire and life-safety...Read more
IN PHOTO: Mayor John Gayle (middle) honors Sgt. Joel Hurley (left of mayor) and Capt. Matt O'Steen, surrounded by their family members and VPD staff, at the Oct. 6 City Council meeting.
Valdosta Mayor John Gayle and Police Chief Brian Childress honored Capt. Matt O'Steen and Sgt. Joel Hurley...Read more
The Valdosta Tree Commission announced its annual tree sale a little earlier this year to encourage citizens to plant trees in honor of the city's designation as a Tree City USA and to replant trees and shrubs lost during the recent tropical storm. While this is the sixth year that the...Read more
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.
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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
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
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
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
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