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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

City of Valdosta "Doors to Freedom" Monument Unveiling Rescheduled

9/5/23

On Friday, September 22, at 9 a.m., The City of Valdosta will unveil a new monument outside the City Hall building. The new Doors to Freedom monument is a five-year collaborative effort between Mayor Scott James Matheson, Public Art Advisory Committee members, and local artist Steven Walker....Read more

Hurricane Idalia Release #08-9/04/2023-1pm

9/4/23

FEMA

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp...Read more

Senators Visit Valdosta after Hurricane Idalia

9/4/23

On Sunday, September 3, Senators Jon Ossoff and Ralph Warnock visited Valdosta to tour the areas that were hit hardest by Hurricane Idalia. City Manager Richard Hardy and Mayor Scott James Matheson personally showed the senators the various parts of the city affected by the hurricane.