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11/12/19

The City of Valdosta advises its residents and businesses to turn off their automatic sprinkler systems today in expectation of below freezing temperatures expected overnight and early tomorrow morning.

When temperatures fall below the freezing point, turning off automatic sprinkler...Read more

11/11/19

Valdosta Police Department is Hiring. They are holding an open testing on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 9 am. This is the FINAL testing for the April 2020 Police Academy . The testing will be at Valdosta City Hall Annex, 300 North Lee Street. This test is the initial stage of the hiring process...Read more

11/8/19

Valdosta Mayor John Gayle and Police Chief Leslie Manahan honored Central Detective Christopher Hicks as the November 2019 Employee of the Month at the Nov 7 Council meeting. Hicks received a framed certificate and a check for $200, and his name appears on a plaque displayed in City Hall....Read more

11/7/19

Valdosta Main Street is holding its first “Brunch and Browse” shopping and sampling event on Small Business Saturday! The event will be held on November 30, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Guests are invited to visit ten “brunch” locations throughout downtown Valdosta and sample featured menu...Read more

11/5/19

CSX Railroad has scheduled closing the crossings listed below for repair. This will necessitate rerouting traffic. Signage will be in place marking detour routes. All crossings are generally closed anywhere from 3-5 days. This can change, with or without notice, due to unforeseen circumstances...Read more

10/31/19

The Cities of Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton and Valdosta (“Cities”) hope with the recent decision of the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners will agree to negotiate service delivery strategy as it is required to do and cease further appeals and collateral...Read more

10/30/19

Since 1999, the Valdosta Police Department has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement (CALEA). CALEA is a process in which law enforcement agencies can demonstrate voluntarily that they comply with national standards that enhance and encourage professional...Read more

10/30/19

Valdosta Main Street will be kicking off the holiday season with its annual Holiday Open House in Downtown Valdosta! The event is set to take place Sunday, November 3, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. This annual Downtown tradition will be the beginning of the Christmas season! Stores will be open for...Read more

10/28/19

Worsening drought conditions throughout most of the state have prompted a Level 1 Drought Response declaration from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD). This means public water utilities in 103 counties, which includes Lowndes County and the City of...Read more

10/14/19

The City of Valdosta is making the holiday season special for persons with developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs who reside at the Parkwood Developmental Center. On Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 10:00 a.m., Mayor John Gayle, VFD Fire Chief Brian Boutwell and members of the Valdosta Fire...Read more

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Valdosta, GA 31601

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