Central Valdosta Development Authority Meeting
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 
5:00pm
City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room

Recognizing Downtown Valdosta as the historic core of the community, the Central Valdosta Development Authority manages the process of enhancing Downtown's position as the governmental, cultural, and economic center of the Greater Lowndes County area by involving businesses, property owners, government, churches, and the entire community.

The Central Valdosta Development Authority meets the Tuesday following the second Sunday of each month at 5:00 p.m.  All meetings are held in the Authority conference room in the City Hall Annex, Multi-Purpose Room, located at 300 North Lee Street.  View the 2020 CVDA Meeting Schedule.

For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Ellen Hill, Main Street Director, at (229) 259-259-3577 or E-mail.  

Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Airport Authority Meeting
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
 8:00 am
Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Parks & Recreation

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Georgia created by an act of the General Assembly (H.B. No. 893) and was established effective May 1, 1987. The basic responsibility of the Authority is to construct, own, maintain, expand, and operate any and all public airports in Lowndes County. The Authority is charged with the establishment, maintenance, and operation of a unified and coordinated airport system for public welfare, safety, and convenience. The Authority has all the powers necessary or convenient for its purposes, which include the power to contract for, lease, acquire, and dispose of any and all property required to accomplish the responsibilities of the Authority. The Authority has the responsibility to properly manage and account for all assets that come into its possession. The operating budget of the Authority shall be funded equally by the City and County from the general revenues of the local governments. The Authority has the responsibility to develop and expand sources of revenue generated by airport operations to reduce the need for local government revenues where such is reasonable and proper.

The Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority meets the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Airport Conference Room located at 1750 Airport Road.  View the 2020 Airport Authority Meeting Schedule.

For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Jim Galloway, Executive Director, Valdosta Regional Airport, at (229) 333-1833 or E-mail, or visit the Valdosta Regional Airport website. 

Drive-Thru and Prevent the Flu
Lowndes County Health Department drive-thru flu shot event  

VALDOSTA – 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.