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…
Ruptured Sewer Line Causes Discharge
VALDOSTA - A ruptured sewer line caused a periodic discharge and an estimated 840 gallons was released into the local tributary. Release: During a routine inspection on Monday, July 25th, 2022, a City of Valdosta…
Seal repaired at Valdosta lift station following sewage…
VALDOSTA - City staff repaired a damaged seal at a Valdosta Lift station after an estimated 127,750 gallons of discharge was released. Release: On Thursday, June 30th, 2022, the City of Valdosta received notification of…
Four individuals indicted on Human Trafficking in Georgia
The Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has arrested and indicted four individuals on Human Trafficking in Fulton County. Release: Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit has indicted four individuals in…
Valdosta grease blockage leads to manhole overflow
Release: On Monday, October 11, 2021, the City of Valdosta received notification of a possible overflow at the 1400 block of Williams Street. Upon arrival, it was determined that a partially clogged sewer line was…
Drexel Park Playground closed for Emergency Sewer Main…
Release: Contractors working for the City of Valdosta Utilities Department are making emergency repairs to the sanitary sewer main located at Drexel Park (1400 N Patterson Street). This project will require the playground in the…
Valdosta sewer system impacted by Tropical Storm Elsa
Release: On Wednesday, July 7, 2021, the City of Valdosta received more than three (3) inches of rain from Tropical Storm Elsa in addition to approximately nine (9) inches of rain received during the past…
City of Valdosta inspects new sewer caps for…
Release: City Staff Begin Residential and Commercial Inspections for 'Cap the Cleanout' Program City staff has begun inspections for the ‘Cap the Cleanout’ Program, hoping to improve the health of our local sewer system. Each…
Weekend storm results in manhole overflow
Release: On January 2, 2021, the City of Valdosta Utilities Department responded to a call concerning a sanitary sewer overflow at a manhole in the 400 block of Mildred Street, an area that experiences localized flooding…