IN THE CITY THIS WEEK: April 24-28

It's Georgia Cities Week 

The City of Valdosta will celebrate Georgia Cities Week with a variety of events throughout the week. The theme this year is “Georgia Cities in the Spotlight,” which allows Valdosta to showcase the role city government plays in the quality of life of its residents, businesses, and visitors. The week also provides opportunities to show appreciation to our residents, volunteers and city employees who serve the community year-round. The events listed below with a red asterisk ( * ) indicate those which are a part of the GCW observance. Read more. 

April 24 | Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority Meets

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center and Tourism Authority will meet on Tuesday, April 24, at 8 a.m., located at 1 Meeting Place. See city calendar.

April 24 | City Blood Drive*

Give the gift of life at the American Red Cross City Blood Drive, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Annex Multi-Purpose Room. Read more. 

April 24 | Last Day to Nominate for HPA 

Nominations are still being accepted through April 24 for the Valdosta Historic Preservation Awards (HPA), held each May in observance of National Historic Preservation Month. Nomination forms, as well as full HPA rules and information, can be found on the HPA application located on the Valdosta website. Read more.

April 25 | Valdosta Click ‘N Fix Open House*

Discover how to play a more active role in our community through the efficient use of the Valdosta Click ‘N Fix mobile app, in the Valdosta City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, from noon to 1 p.m. Read more.

April 26 | SG Coalition for Employment Hosts Job Fair*

Find your next job or career among the 80+ vendors at this job fair, held at the Rainwater Conference Center, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Read more. 

April 26 | City Employee Appreciation Luncheon*

City officials will serve lunch, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., to city employees at John W. Saunders Memorial Park to show their appreciation for the work city employees provide year-round. Read more. 

April 27 | Job Shadow Day*

Forty students from Valdosta High School Advancements via Individual Determination (AVID) program will job shadow city department heads and give presentations to the Mayor, City Co

April 27 | Back to School Collaboration Meeting

If you held a Back to School Drive in Valdosta or Lowndes County, attend the back to school collaboration meeting on Friday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., in the City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 N. Lee Street. To register, call 229-671-3617. See city calendar.

April 28 | VPD Open Testing*

The Valdosta Police Department will host an Open Testing for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, on Saturday. April 28, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Valdosta City Hall Multi-Purpose Room located at 300 N. Lee Street. Read more.