In the City this Week

Staff Report

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020

Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Zoning Board of Appeals
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
2:30 pm
City Hall Annex Building, Multi-Purpose Room

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBOA) was established to hear appeals and variance requests of the City of Valdosta Land Development Regulations (LDR) as well as the Lowndes County Unified Land Development Code (ULDC).

The ZBOA meets the first Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Building, Multi-Purpose Room located at 300 North Lee Street.  View the 2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Schedule.

For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Matt Martin, Planning & Zoning Administrator, at (229) 259-3563 or E-mail.

Valdosta City Council Work Session
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 
5:30 pm 
Council Chambers
 
 
The City of Valdosta Mayor and Council meet for Work Session on the Tuesday before the first City Council meeting of each month.  The Work Session allows Council Members to spend an adequate amount of time discussing agenda items and hear special presentations relative to the agenda.  These meetings are open to the general public.  Work Session Meetings are recorded; however, minutes for the Work Session are not transcribed.
 
Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Parks & Recreation Authority Meeting
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
4:30 pm
Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Parks & Recreation Authority
 
The Legislative Act creating the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority was approved by Governor Sonny Perdue on March 25, 2008. The purpose of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority is to provide parks and recreation services throughout Lowndes County. No member of the Authority shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, profit, or benefit in any contract, work, or business of the Authority nor in the sale, lease, or purchase of any property to or from the Authority unless (a) any interest, profit, or benefit by such member is disclosed in advance to the other members of the Authority and is recorded in the Minutes of the Authority, (b) that no member having any such interest, profit, or benefit may be present during that portion of an Authority meeting when such contract, work, business, sale, lease, or purchase is being discussed, (c) that no member having such interest, profit, or benefit may participate in any decision of the Authority relating to such matter.

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation Authority meets the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at 1901 North Forrest Street.  View the 2020 Meeting schedule.

For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact George Page, Executive Director, Parks & Recreation Authority, at (229) 259-3507 or E-mail or visit the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks & Recreation website. 
 
Drive-Thru and Prevent the Flu
Lowndes County Health Department drive-thru flu shot event
 
With COVID-19 still spreading across our community it is more important now than ever to protect yourself from the flu. Lowndes County Health Department will hold a Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on Friday, November 13. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lowndes County Civic Center, 2108 East Hill Avenue in Valdosta. 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), everyone 6 months of age and older should receive the flu vaccine each year. It is the first crucial step in protecting yourself and others against this serious illness. People at higher risk for contracting serious flu complications include young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease, and people 65 years and older.

This event is open to anyone interested in receiving their vaccination. Insurance will be processed for those with coverage from the following carriers: Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Coventry, United Healthcare, Medicaid (PeachState, AmeriGroup, CareSource, PeachCare & WellCare), and Medicare. You will need to bring your insurance card with you to the event.  

For those who are self-pay, the cost is $21. Cash and card will be accepted on-site. The high dose flu vaccine will be available in limited supply to those who are 65+. This event is only available to those 19 years of age and older. Vaccination for those under 19 is available at the health department. 

Vaccination is the best step to protect yourself from the flu. Remember, the flu ends with you. 

For more information visit www.southhealthdistrict.com.  
 
Valdosta City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2020
 5:30 pm 
Council Chambers
 
The City Council Meeting Video Livestream can be viewed by citizens on the City of Valdosta’s Facebook Page and website – www.valdostacity.com.For more information, please contact Teresa S. Bolden, City Clerk, at 259-3503 or E-mail - [email protected].