In Valdosta This Week, February 19th-23rd

Staff Report From Valdosta CEO

Tuesday, February 19th, 2019

Feb. 17-23  | National Engineer’s Week

 

 

Engineers Week--the only event of its kind--is a time to:

 

Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world

 

Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers

 

Bring engineering to life for kids, educators, and parents

More than a week-long event, Engineers Week is a year-round commitment to making a difference.

Feb. 18 - 21 | GICH Spring Retreat

 

GICH helps communities improve their quality of life and economic vitality through the development of locally-driven housing and revitalization strategies. This is achieved through:

Technical assistance

Collaboration

Expert presenters

Training

Facilitation

Consensus building

Networking

Mentoring

Feb. 20 | Hospital Authority of Valdosta & Lowndes Co.
8:00 AM
SGMC Lanier Campus, 116 W. Thigpin Ave., Lakeland GA

The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County is responsible for establishing policy and an adequate means of implementing policy associated with providing person-centered quality care to each sick or injured patient, for promoting healthful living and preventive medicine to the public.

Feb. 20 | Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Land Bank Authority
9:00 AM
City Hall Annex - Multi-Purpose Room

The Valdosta/Lowndes County Land Bank Authority's mission is the conversion of vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties into productive use, with an emphasis on creating and promoting affordable housing and enhancing the appearance of the community.  

Feb. 20 | Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Parks & Recreation Authority
4:30 PM
1901 North Forrest Street

The purpose of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is to provide parks and recreation services throughout Lowndes County.  

Feb. 20 | Public Art Advisory Committee
11:30 AM
Turner Center For the Arts

The City of Valdosta created the Public Art Program to further the purchase and foster the appreciation of works of public art and to promote the creation of works of art and the purchase of same for the citizens and the City of Valdosta in order to promote the aesthetic value to the entire community.

Feb. 21 | Valdosta City Council Meeting
5:30 PM
Council Chambers

The Mayor and the members of the City Council invite and encourage citizens to attend City Council meetings whenever possible because good government depends on the interest and involvement of citizens.  City Council meetings are held on the first and third Thursday following the first Sunday of the month, although changes may be necessary to avoid conflict with holidays.  All City Council meetings are open to the general public.