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Disaster Recovery Center Now Open

9/18/23

The Disaster Recovery Center will opened at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17 at: Lowndes County Civic Center 2108 E. Hill Ave. Valdosta, GA 31601 The DRC will operate from 8 a.m.to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

The deadline to apply for...Read more

City of Valdosta to host Mid-Year Strategic Initiatives Summit

9/15/23

The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce that it will be holding its mid-year Strategic Initiatives Summit to discuss the progress of the FY2024 Mayor and Council goals set earlier this year. The summit will also provide an update on several Action Items.

The meeting is open to the...Read more

Public Works August Stats

9/14/23

Check out our Public Works Department's Monthly Stats! These numbers show the remarkable efforts that our Public Works team does to keep our environment clean and sustainable. Love Where You Live: Bags of litter collected from Adopt-A-Street members and Hot Spot Clean Up Events – 23 bags Our Right-...Read more

VSU, City of Valdosta Invite Families to a Night of Downtown Fun Sept. 22

9/14/23

Valdosta State University and the City of Valdosta present Downtown Family Fun Night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Unity Park Amphitheater. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.

"We are thrilled to work with VSU to provide a fun-filled evening for families in...Read more

Permit Update

9/13/23

Attention Valdosta homeowners! If your home was affected by the recent hurricane and you need repairs, make sure to obtain a permit before starting any construction. This will help ensure that the repairs are done correctly and safely. Additionally, when looking for contractors to hire, only do...Read more

Valdosta Fire Chief Appointed to Third Vice President

9/12/23

Valdosta Fire Chief Brian Boutwell was recently appointed as the Third Vice President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs (GAFC). The GAFC is an organization made up of career, combination, and volunteer chiefs with a shared goal of improving the fire service and its delivery to the...Read more

Valdosta City Announces Debris Removal Plan

9/11/23

Valdosta City recently announced its plans to remove debris from its public right-of-way. FEMA does not provide direct services for debris removal. However, local governments may receive reimbursement from FEMA for picking up debris from the right-of-way. To ensure that residents’ debris is...Read more

Recycling Update

9/8/23

Recycling Update Recycling services are suspended for 60 days due to the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia. We are asking that residents NOT drop off large bulk items, sanitation, or other items at our recycling sites.Read more

Hurricane Idalia Release #10-9/08/2023-1:30pm

9/8/23

Lowndes County, Georgia: Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia. We are...Read more

Hurricane Idalia Release #09-9/05/2023-4pm

9/5/23

Lowndes County has experienced significant damage from Hurricane Idalia, and relief and recovery efforts have begun. On behalf of Lowndes County Emergency Management Director Ashley Tye, here are the latest updates regarding Hurricane Idalia. We are extremely proud of the resilience and strength...Read more