April 14: CVDA Board Meets. The Central Valdosta Development Authority (CVDA) will meet Tuesday, at 5 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. The CVDA manages the process of enhancing downtown's position as the governmental, cultural, and economic center of the Greater Lowndes County area by involving businesses, property owners, government, churches and the entire community. For more information, contact Valdosta Main Street at (229) 259-3577.

April 15: Tax Day.

April 16: VPD Citizens Police Academy In Week #4. The Valdosta Police Academy will begin Thursday at 6 p.m., for those who have preregistered for the program, which meets for eight consecutive Thursday evenings to get a better understanding of the internal workings of a modern day law enforcement agency. The class is free and is one of three citizens information programs designed to engage and educate citizens on their local government. Call Lt. Aaron Kirk at (229) 293-3099 for more information or to get an application for the next class.