July 29: Deadline to Apply for Vacant Board Positions. The city has 10 board vacancies for citizens who want to get more involved in the local government and their community. Each person applying must review the Membership Requirements and Code of Ethics Booklet, complete a General Board Application and sign a Code of Ethics form. The closing date for submitting the required documents is July 29, at 5 p.m. Click here for a list of opportunities to serve, or call (229) 259-3500.

July 30: 2040 Transportation Vision Plan Public Meeting. Citizens are encouraged to provide feedback on the 2040 Transportation Vision Plan by attending the last of three scheduled public meetings which address the future transportation needs of our community. The public meeting will be held on Thursday, July 30, from 4 to 6:30 p.m., at the McMullen Southside Library, located at 527 Griffin Avenue. Click here to access the flier for details, or call (229) 333-5277. 

July 30:VFD & VPD Host 2^ND Annual Guns & Hoses Blood Drive. The goal of Valdosta Fire and Police Departments is to exceed 100 pints of blood donated at the Guns & Hoses Blood Drive on Thursday, July 30. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 N. Lee Street. The friendly interdepartmental competition seeks to aid the American Red Cross in their life-saving efforts. Registration is encouraged but not required. Click here for more information. 

July 31: Deadline to Apply for Citizens Fire Academy. Friday, July 31 is the deadline to apply for the Valdosta Fire Department (VFD) 2^nd Annual Citizens Fire Academy, which will educate citizens about the services provided by the VFD, increase fire and life-safety awareness, and establish a community partnership. The academy will take place each Tuesday night for nine weeks from 6-9 p.m., beginning Sept. 1 and ending Oct. 27. Click here to read more about how to take advantage of this great opportunity, or call the VFD at (229) 333-1836.