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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

9/25/24

The City of Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Division has announced that regular trash pickup will proceed as scheduled on Thursday, September 26, but yard debris and sanitation routes will be concluded at noon (12 p.m.) for preparation for inclement weather. If weather conditions permit,...Read more

9/25/24

According to the latest information from the National Weather Service, Hurricane Helene is projected to intensify and could severely impact Valdosta by Thursday night. The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast.

Residents of Valdosta...Read more

9/25/24

Mayor Scott Matheson has officially declared a State of Local Emergency for the City of Valdosta in response to the imminent threat posed by Hurricane Helene. The Proclamation of Declaration was signed this morning, invoking the City of Valdosta’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 30 - Civil...Read more

9/25/24
Important Notice Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Helene, Thursday’s Special Called Council Meeting and the Third Millage Rate Public Hearing have been canceled. The safety of our community is our top priority, and we encourage everyone to take necessary precautions as the storm approaches...Read more
9/25/24
Due to projected impacts of Hurricane Helene, all city offices will be closed on Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27. This closure includes the customer service building. Please remain aware of your surroundings throughout the day. This storm has the potential to have significant...Read more
9/24/24

The City of Valdosta invites the public to attend the final presentation of GeorgiaForward’s Young GameChangers program on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rainwater Conference Center, located at 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta, GA 31601. This event is free and open to all community...Read more

9/24/24

In preparation for the predicted storm, the City of Valdosta is providing three locations where residents can pick up sand to help with storm preparedness. Sand and sandbags will be available at the following locations; however, residents are asked to bring their own shovels to fill the bags....Read more

9/23/24

The City of Valdosta proudly recognizes Traffic Signal Technicians Grady Padgett, Thomas Keen, and Danny Rickman as the September 2024 Employees of the Month. Mayor Scott James Matheson presented the Employee of the Month award at the Valdosta City Council’s regular meeting on Thursday, Sept....Read more

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