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City of Valdosta Offices to Reopen on Monday, October 7th

10/4/24

The City of Valdosta announces that all city offices will reopen on Monday, October 7, 2024, during normal business hours, following the impact of Hurricane Helene.

City officials appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents throughout the hurricane and during the city's...Read more

City of Valdosta Announces FEMA Approval for 100% Cost Coverage of Hurricane Helene Recovery

10/3/24

The City of Valdosta announces that President Joe Biden has approved FEMA's coverage of 100% of the costs for emergency and recovery operations in response to Hurricane Helene for a 90-day period, starting from September 24, 2024. This significant federal assistance will greatly support the City's...Read more

Residential Garbage Collection to Resume Thursday, October 3rd

10/2/24

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Sanitation Division will resume regular residential garbage collection services on Thursday, October 3rd, beginning with the Thursday sanitation route. The normal Monday-Friday schedule will follow from there.

Sanitation crews will only collect green...Read more

Valdosta On-Demand Resumes Services Tuesday, October 1

9/30/24

The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce that the Valdosta On-Demand transit service will resume operations starting tomorrow, Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Regular services will begin at 5:30 a.m. Valdosta On-Demand provides an affordable and convenient public transit option for residents and...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Northside Dr

9/30/24

On Monday, September 30th, 2024, at approximately 7:36 AM the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at 916 Northside Drive. The first fire unit arrived within 3 minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the garage of a single-family residence. A...Read more

City of Valdosta Municipal Court Announces Rescheduled Dates

9/30/24

The City of Valdosta’s Municipal Court sessions originally scheduled for Monday, September 30, Wednesday, October 2, and Thursday, October 3, 2024 have been postponed. The sessions are rescheduled as follows:

Monday, September 30, 2024 rescheduled to October, 21, 2024.

City of Valdosta Announces Temporary Changes to Debris and Sanitation Collection Services

9/30/24

The City of Valdosta is making temporary adjustments to its sanitation and yard debris services due to ongoing safety concerns and increased debris following Hurricane Helene.

To ensure proper disposal and the safety of residents, the City is reminding everyone to separate yard storm...Read more

Understanding Emergency Declarations vs. Federal Disaster Declarations

9/29/24

When a community faces a significant event, you might hear about emergency declarations or federal disaster declarations. Here’s a quick breakdown of the two: 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: This is declared by local or state officials when an incident is anticipated to overwhelm resources. It allows...Read more

City of Valdosta Provides Updates on Debris Removal Efforts Following Recent Storm

9/29/24

The City of Valdosta is working diligently alongside local partners to manage the widespread debris across the city following the recent storm. We are deeply grateful to the community members, volunteers, and city crews who have contributed to the cleanup and restoration efforts.

City of Valdosta Municipal Postpones Court Dates

9/29/24

The City of Valdosta’s Municipal Court sessions originally scheduled for Monday, September 30, and Wednesday, October 2, have been postponed. The sessions will be rescheduled for late October, with the new dates to be announced soon.

Individuals who were set to appear in court on these...Read more