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VPD's Officer Dilan Boutwell Receives Rotary Club's Officer of the Year Award

2/20/25

Valdosta, GA [February 19, 2025] – The Valdosta Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Dilan Boutwell has been honored as one of the Rotary Club of Valdosta’s Officer of the Year at the 18th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Dinner. This award recognizes Officer Boutwell’s...Read more

City of Valdosta to Host Town Hall Meetings on Utility Bills

2/19/25

The City of Valdosta invites residents to attend an informative Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, addressing concerns and questions related to utility bills. The event will take place at the Woman’s Building, located at 1409 N. Patterson Street, with two available sessions: 9:00...Read more

Early Morning Fire Forces Evacuation of Local Hotel

2/13/25

On Thursday, February 13, 2025, at approximately 6:04 a.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire at a hotel located at 1564 Baytree Rd. The first fire unit arrived on scene within six minutes to find smoke coming from the exterior wall of the building. The...Read more

VFD Responds to Commercial Structure Fire

2/13/25

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 11:54 a.m., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a commercial structure fire at 608 W. Hill Ave. The first fire unit arrived within three minutes to find visible flames and smoke coming from the side of the building....Read more

Disaster Recovery Centers in Coffee and Lowndes Counties to Close Permanently This Week; FEMA Representatives Relocating

2/12/25

The Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Coffee and Lowndes counties are set to close permanently this week. FEMA representatives will relocate to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Business Recovery Center (BRC) and Business Resource Assessment Center (BRAC) to continue assisting...Read more

VFD Responds to Two Structure Fires

2/12/25

On Monday, February 10, 2025, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires, with both incidents occurring within a twenty-minute time frame. At approximately 5:48 p.m., fire units were dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1707 N. Ashley St. Firefighters arrived in...Read more

FEMA Approves More Than $614.7 Million for Recovery in Georgia

2/11/25

In the months since the 2024 storms, FEMA has approved more than $614.7 million in federal disaster assistance to help homeowners, renters and communities recover from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Helene.

This includes:...Read more

City of Valdosta Names VPD Commander Stephen Thompson as January 2025 Employee of the Month

2/11/25

The City of Valdosta is pleased to recognize Valdosta Police Department (VPD) Commander Stephen Thompson as the January 2025 Employee of the Month. Commander Thompson was honored by Mayor Scott James Matheson and VPD Chief Leslie Manahan during the Valdosta City Council regular session meeting...Read more

City of Valdosta to Celebrate Georgia Arbor Day with Weeklong Events

2/10/25

The City of Valdosta, in collaboration with the Valdosta Tree Commission, celebrates Georgia Arbor Day with a series of events to commemorate 39 years as a Tree City USA. WHEN & WHERE: 📚 Tuesday, February 18 – The City’s Arbor Division will distribute copies of The Lorax to students at Valdosta...Read more

VPD Conducts Patrols for Proactive Community Policing

2/10/25

On Friday night, February 9, 2025, numerous members of the Valdosta Police Department, including Command Staff, Specialized Patrol Units, Detectives, and Patrol Officers, conducted a series of concentrated patrols throughout the city. These proactive efforts included foot patrols and driver’s...Read more