Dec. 2: ZBOA Meets. The Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, at 2:30 p.m., in the City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. The ZBOA hears all variance requests and appeals regarding staff interpretations of the City of Valdosta Zoning Ordinance. Contact the Planning and Zoning Office at (229) 259-3563 for information.

Dec. 5: Post Office Public Comment Deadline. The U.S. Postal Service is seeking citizens comments regarding the closure of the Main Post Office located at 401 N. Patterson Street. Citizens are urged to convey their views concerning the contemplated project for consideration prior to any final decision. Comments can be made through Dec. 5 and should be sent to:

Main Post Office
c/o Vice President, Facilities
Sandra A. Rybicki, Real Estate Specialist
USPS Facilities Implementation
P.O. Box 667180
Dallas, TX 75266-7180

Dec. 5: City Christmas Tree Lighting. Mayor John Gayle and Valdosta's First Lady will officially kick off the holiday season in Valdosta at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, on Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m.Attendees will enjoy special entertainment provided by the children of the Moody Youth Programs, as well as a visit from Santa Claus himself. The event is free and open to the public and will take place on the front lawn of City Hall, at 216 E. Central Avenue. Click here for more details.

Dec. 5: First Friday in Downtown Valdosta. Following the Christmas Tree Lighting, citizens are encouraged to stay downtown for First Friday-the popular First Friday event that features live music, dining specials, shopping and more beginning at 6 p.m. Visit www.valdostamainstreet.com for more information, or call (229) 259-3577.

Dec. 6: Holiday Open House and Christmas Parade. Valdosta Main Street's Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 6 will showcase the unique and magical fun and flare of Downtown Valdosta. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. with the first of three breakfast events with Santa, and ending with the traditional Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade, the Holiday Open House will once again have something for Valdostans of all ages. Click here for complete story, or visit www.valdostamainstreet.com for additional information.

Dec. 6: Blazers Host Playoff Game at Bazemore-Hyder Stadium. Let's rally around our Valdosta State Blazers on Saturday, Dec 6, as they host West Georgia in the third round of the NCAA Division II Football Playoffs at Noon. The game will end just in time for citizens to enjoy the Greater Valdosta Community Christmas Parade.  Go, Blazers!

Dec. 7: Happy 154th Birthday, Valdosta!