July 12 | City Cuts Ribbon on State-of-the-Art Wastewater Treatment Plant and Force Main
The City of Valdosta will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 12, at 8 a.m., to celebrate the culmination of two significant sewer infrastructure improvement projects. The ribbon cutting will be held on the 75-acre site of the new Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant, located at 3180 Wetherington Lane. The public is invited to attend. Read more.
 
July 12 | ZBOA Meets
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its monthly meeting, Tuesday, July 12, at 2:30 p.m., in City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. The ZBOA hears all variance requests and appeals regarding staff interpretations of the City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations. Contact the city’s Planning and Zoning Office at 229-259-3563 for information.
 
July 12: CVDA Board Meets
The Central Valdosta Development Authority 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.
 
July 13 | Last Day for People’s Choice Voting
Wednesday, July 13, is the last day to participate in the People’s Choice Voting for the 8th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts. Vote for your favorite photos in five categories, while appreciating the other fine art on display at the center. Mayor John Gayle will announce the contest winners at a public reception on Monday, July 18, from 5-7 p.m., at the Turner Center. For information, call 229-259-3548 or 229-247-2787.
 
July 14 | Fair Housing Committee Meets
The Fair Housing Committee will meet on Thursday, July 14, at 5:30 p.m., in the City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. Committee meetings are held quarterly and are open to the general public. Call 229-671-3617 for details.
 
July 15 | The VFD hosts Promotion Ceremony & Recruit Graduation
A Valdosta Fire Department Promotion Ceremony & Recruit Graduation will be held on Friday, July 15, at 12 p.m., at the Valdosta Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority Facility (located at 1901 N. Forrest Street). The event will recognize two recruit graduates from Recruit School and 12 staff promotions. Call 229-333-1835 for details.