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9/29/24

The City of Valdosta is requesting residents to refrain from placing debris along the right-of-way at this time.

Due to ongoing efforts by power companies and emergency personnel to restore services, many areas are still inaccessible, and power lines remain down. To ensure a swift and...Read more

9/28/24
The City of Valdosta reassures residents that there have been no interruptions in the city’s drinking water services. Despite concerns circulating in the community, the city’s water supply remains safe and fully operational. Additionally, there is no active boil water advisory at this time. City...Read more
9/28/24

On Saturday, September 28, Senator Jon Ossoff visited the City of Valdosta to tour areas affected by Hurricane Helene. Mayor Scott James Matheson accompanied the senator, guiding him through various parts of the city impacted by the storm.

Among the areas toured were I-75 exit 18 to...Read more

9/28/24
🚨 Emergency Curfew Update & Clarification 🚨

In an effort to protect our community, and essential workers as well as deter criminal activity, an Emergency Curfew was issued after #Helene. The curfew is now in effect daily from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

There are a few...Read more

9/27/24

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department has temporarily suspended all sanitation services in response to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The disruption includes residential trash collection, yard waste, and bulk item pickup.

Hurricane Helene’s severe impact has caused...Read more

9/27/24

The City of Valdosta has extended the citywide curfew to ensure the safety of its residents and support the work of first responders. The curfew will now be in effect from 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, September 27, until 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 28.

This measure is necessary to allow...Read more

9/27/24

The City of Valdosta is strongly encouraging all residents to stay home and shelter in place as the sun rises, following severe weather conditions that have left streets littered with trees, power lines, and debris.

The City is experiencing extremely dangerous conditions, and the...Read more

9/26/24

As Hurricane Helene approaches, the City of Valdosta is urging residents who live in substandard housing or a mobile home to relocate to a more sustainable shelter immediately. High winds from the hurricane pose a significant risk to these types of housing structures.

Several shelters...Read more

9/26/24

In response to the imminent threat of Hurricane Helene, Mayor Scott Matheson has declared a State of Local Emergency for the City of Valdosta. This declaration activates the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Civil Emergencies, including Article II: State of Emergency Curfew and...Read more

9/26/24

The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced that residential garbage and yard trash services will not take place on Friday, September 27, due to inclement weather conditions.

Residents are urged to secure their green rollout cans and move them away from the...Read more

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