In Valdosta This Week, October 10th-14th

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Tuesday, October 10th, 2017

Oct. 10 | CVDA Meets
The Central Valdosta Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 6 p.m., at the City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 N. Lee Street. See city calendar.

Oct. 10 | VFD Citizens Fire Academy Meets
The Valdosta Fire Department Citizens Fire Academy continues on Oct. 10 for citizens enrolled in the nine-week program. This week's session will focus on GSAR and extrication. The Citizens Fire Academy is designed to give a behind-the-scenes look into one of the top ISO-rated fire departments in the state. For information, call 229-333-1835 or visit www.valdostacity.com/fire.  

Oct. 11 | Airport Authority Meets
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 8 to 9 a.m., at the Airport Conference Room, located at 1750 Airport Road. See city calendar.

Oct. 11 | GICH Meets
The Georgia Initiative for Community Housing will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 9 to 10 a.m., at the City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 N. Lee Street. See city calendar.
 
Oct. 12 | VPD Hosts Community Forum
The Valdosta Police Department will host its third community forum to hear feedback and concerns from the community on a proposed new Curfew and Parental Responsibility Ordinance on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 8 p.m., at the Morningside Baptist Church, located at 425 Connell Road. See city calendar.
 
Oct. 14 | Rivers Alive Cleanup
Volunteers are still needed for the Rivers Alive Cleanup, hosted by Keep Lowndes-Valdosta Beautiful, on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For information about the event or to volunteer, visit www.klvb.net or call 229-671-3698.

Oct. 14 | City Hosts Affordable Housing Summit and Town Hall Meeting
The City of Valdosta will host its second annual Affordable Housing Summit and Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Mildred M. Hunter Community Center, located at 509 S. Fry Street. The free event will provide affordable housing information and resources from over 20 agencies and organizations, along with service information from several City of Valdosta departments. Read more.

Oct. 14 | Farm Days
Get fresh, local produce and other locally-made products at the popular Downtown Valdosta Farm Days this Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon. The popular event takes place in the 100 block of E. Valley Street, located behind the historic courthouse in downtown Valdosta. See city calendar.