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Valdosta Public Works Department Hosts February Love Where You Live Road Cleanup

1/28/25

The City of Valdosta’s Public Works Department is inviting residents to show their community some love this February during the Love Where You Live Road Cleanup on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers will meet at 1701 Barack Obama Blvd. to clean Ricardo Street, from...Read more

Valdosta Public Works Sanitation Schedule Adjusted Due to Winter Storm

1/27/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department announces a temporary adjustment to the Sanitation Division’s schedule due to the recent winter storm. Crews will delay all sanitation routes by one day to ensure the safety of our employees and residents.

The updated schedule is as follows...Read more

Bridge on Gornto Road is Now Open

1/27/25

The City of Valdosta is pleased to announce the reopening of the bridge over Sugar Creek on Gornto Road. After weeks of construction, the bridge is fully operational, providing a safer and more efficient route for commuters and residents. This project was made possible through the hard work and...Read more

Valdosta Public Works Cancels January Love Where You Live Road Cleanup

1/24/25

The City of Valdosta Public Works Department regrets to announce that the January Love Where You Live Road Cleanup, originally scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25, has been canceled due to unforeseen weather conditions.

While this decision was not made lightly, the safety and well-being of...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on Lakeland Ave

1/24/25

On Thursday, January 23, 2025, at approximately 7:28 PM, the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 1406 Lakeland Avenue . The first fire unit arrived on scene within three minutes to find flames and heavy smoke coming from a single...Read more

Update: City of Valdosta Office Reopening and Service Adjustments

1/23/25

The travel advisory for the City of Valdosta has been lifted. While conditions have improved, motorists are urged to remain cautious as some icy patches persist on roadways, particularly on overpasses and bridges.

The City of Valdosta administrative offices will resume normal...Read more

Valdosta City Council Meeting Rescheduled

1/23/25

The Valdosta City Council meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 5 p.m.

The meeting will take place in the Council Chambers on the second floor of Valdosta City Hall, located at...Read more

Update: City of Valdosta Closures and Service Adjustments

1/22/25

The City of Valdosta has updated its plans and advisories in response to potential hazardous weather conditions. Please review the following updates regarding city closures, travel advisories, and service changes. City Building Closures All City buildings will remain closed on Thursday, January 23...Read more

Valdosta Municipal Court Session Rescheduled

1/22/25

The Municipal Court session originally scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 , has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025.

The City of Valdosta apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the public’s understanding and cooperation as efforts to restore the...Read more

VFD Responds to Structure Fire on East Ann St.

1/21/25

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at approximately 11:43 A.M., the Valdosta Fire Department responded to the report of a residential structure fire at 610 East Anne Street. The first unit arrived on scene within four minutes to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of an apartment...Read more