VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
City of Valdosta to Host City-Wide Blood Drive
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta will host a city-wide Blood Drive on Thursday, October 18, at the Valdosta Fire Department. The blood drive will take place on from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It will…
Forrest Street to Barack Obama Blvd Change Needs…
VALDOSTA — The People's Tribunal continues to strive towards having Forrest Street renamed to Barack Obama Blvd, but the effort has been met with some resistance. The group has obtained 144 signatures, but City Manager…
Emergency First Responders to Get Trained on Best…
VALDOSTA - The Valdosta Fire Department has partnered with the Georgia Association of Emergency Medical Services and Wiregrass Technical College to participate in an Emergency Vehicle Operators Course. The course is designed to teach seasoned…
Public Works Dept Sports New Vehicle Tags
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta Public Works department now has a new tag on the front of their vehicles. This comes after the American Public Works Association officially adopted the national Public Works First…
Illegal Parking Near VSU to be Targeted
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta is enforcing its Residential Parking Overlay District around Valdosta State University’s campus to cut down on illegal parking. “This ordinance is always in effect, but since there is a…
Valdosta Youth Council Receives Keeping Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful ‘Chairman’s…
VALDOSTA - The City of Valdosta Youth Council received the 2017-2018 Keeping Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful ‘Chairman’s Award’ from KLVB Chairman Kimberly Hobbs. During the 2017 – 2018 year, the Valdosta Youth Council participated in two organized cleanups…
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Read This RE Smoke Testing of…
VALDOSTA - On Thursday September 6th 2018 the City of Valdosta Utilities Department will begin smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system beginning at 1225 Ponderosa Drive to 1801 Ponderosa Drive (including East Moore St,…
Metro 17 Produces Videos to Teach Citizens About…
By Robin Postell VALDOSTA - A video series produced by the City of Valdosta's Metro 17 staff strives to educate citizens about local government. The "Keeping You Informed" series will spotlight issues throughout different departments…