Dec. 5 | Runoff Election
Citizens can vote in the District 4 Runoff Election that will take place Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Northside Baptist Church and Trinity Presbyterian Church. For more information, call the Elections Office at 229-671-2850.

Dec. 5 | Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals Meets
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 2:30 p.m. from 3:30 p.m., in the City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 N. Lee Street. See city calendar.

Dec. 5 | MPO CAC Meets
The Metropolitan Planning Organization Citizens Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 5, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Southern Georgia Regional Commission, located at 327 W. Savannah Avenue. See city calendar.

Dec. 6 | Mayor’s Motorcade Brings Cheer to Parkwood
Mayor John Gayle, VFD Fire Chief Freddie Broome and members of the VFD will deliver presents to the 117 residents of Parkwood Development Center on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Tangela Rowe at 229-333-1835 or at [email protected] or read more.

Dec. 7 | Happy 157th Birthday, Valdosta!
In the year 1860, the City of Troupeville was moved four miles closer to newly constructed railroad tracks and renamed Valdosta. With a population of 166 people, Valdosta thrived as the county government seat of Lowndes County and the inland capital for Sea Island cotton. In its first 10 years the city grew 622 percent with a population of 1,999.  Dec. 7 will mark 157 years of agriculture, growing business and industry, and the remarkable quality of life that has made Valdosta South Georgia’s regional city.

Dec. 7 | PAAC Meets
The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Turner Center for the Arts, located at 527 N. Patterson Street. See city calendar.

Dec. 7 | Girls Night Out
Gather your girlfriends, and join Main Street downtown for a night of shopping, refreshments and fun, from 5-8 p.m. Stores will have extended hours to help you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Call Main Street for details at 229-259-3577.

Dec. 8-9 | Congratulations VSU Graduates!
The City of Valdosta congratulates all graduates participating in Valdosta State University’s fall commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec. 9. Motorists should use caution when traveling around the campus—particularly around the P.E. Complex located on Baytree Road—and throughout the city this weekend, as an increase in motorists and pedestrians is expected due to the celebratory events.