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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

Kasmira Smith Selected for 2025 GeorgiaForward Young Gamechangers Cohort

2/10/25

GeorgiaForward recently selected Kasmira Smith as one of the 49 promising professionals to serve the organization’s 2025 Young Gamechangers (YG) program. YG is a unique leadership action program hosted by GeorgiaForward, a non-profit organization administrated by the Georgia Municipal...Read more

HDL Business License Online System Restored and Fully Operational

2/7/25

Great news! The HDL Business License Online system is back online and fully operational . You can now renew your business license and make online payments as usual by visiting valdosta.hdlgov.com .

💼 If you're applying for a new local business...Read more

Railroad Crossing Closure Alert

2/7/25

Norfolk Southern will close the railroad crossings at Troup St. and Oak St. starting Monday, February 10, 2025, to repair a GEO defect at the crossings. During this time, no traffic will be allowed to cross the tracks.

The repairs are expected to take four to five days. The City of...Read more

Valdosta Tree Canopy Open House – Public Input Needed!

2/6/25

VALDOSTA, GA – February 5, 2025 – The City of Valdosta and the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC) will host a Tree Canopy Open House on February 26, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Annex Multi-purpose Room (300 N Lee Street). The community is encouraged to participate in the review of Valdosta’s...Read more

VFD Responds to Two Overnight Structure Fires

2/6/25

The Valdosta Fire Department responded to two separate structure fires overnight, with both incidents occurring within a six-hour timeframe. The first fire occurred on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at approximately 10:16 PM , when fire units were dispatched to a residential fire at 305 W. Gordon...Read more

Valdosta Inspections Department Adopts 2023 National Electrical Code, Implements New Dry-in Requirement

2/5/25

The City of Valdosta’s Inspections Department has officially adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) and is now requiring all permit applications to comply with its updated guidelines.

In addition to the NEC adoption, the department is implementing a mandatory Dry-in requirement...Read more