Greater Lowndes Planning Commission meeting
Monday, June 28, 2021 
5:30 pm
South Health District Administrative Office
(325 W Savannah Ave.)

The Greater Lowndes Planning Commission meets the last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the South Health District, 325 West Savannah Avenue.  View the 2021 meeting schedule.

The Work Sessions are held the second to last Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m.  These meetings are open to the public.

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

The missions of the Greater Lowndes Planning Commission (GLPC) are to review and make any recommendations on all official zoning and related local government land-use decisions, to look beyond short-term solutions in planning for the future of the Greater Lowndes community; to improve the public health, safety, convenience and welfare; and to provide for the social, economic and physical development of communities on a sound and orderly basis, within a governmental framework and economic environment which fosters constructive growth and efficient administration. The Commission provides assistance to local governments in updating, amending, and implementing county-wide comprehensive plans and developing land use ordinances and policies to ensure compatibility with regional and local plans, goals, objectives, and recommend appropriate action to the elected officials.

JULY 4TH SANITATION SCHEDULE:

The City of Valdosta will be closed on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day.
The Sanitation Division will collect residential garbage ONLY on Monday, July 5, which will allow sanitation workers to spend some of the holiday with their families.
Citizens who normally have their sanitation collected on Mondays should place yard waste at the curbside by 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, when sanitation crews pick up for Monday and Tuesday customers.
The Public Works Department appreciates citizens' cooperation and patience as sanitation workers do their best to pick up both routes—over 7,000 customers—on Tuesday.
All recycling drop sites will remain open during the holiday weekend. City residents can drop off recyclables ONLY at the following locations:

• Five Points Shopping Center

• City lot on Hill Avenue (1025 W. Hill Avenue)

• City lot on the corner of South Lee Street and East Savannah Avenue

For more information, call Public Works at 229-259-3590.

CALL FOR ARTISTS:

The City of Valdosta Public Art Advisory Committee in partnership with Valdosta Main Street & The City Center Arts District of Valdosta is seeking artists and/or artist-led teams to submit proposals for a mural, to be installed on an exterior wall facing Bennie's Alley on the Dosta Theatre building.
Proposals are encouraged by artists and/or artist lead teams who have experience in creating large-scale work on multiple surface types. Award will be determined after submission. Please note, wall preparation will be the sole responsibility of the artist(s) under the supervision of the PAAC.
Artist(s) will be selected through a juried process with the Public Art Advisory Committee and Valdosta Main Street.

Project theme: The design should be reflective of the arts including but not limited to the theatre. We ask that designs include imagery of things and or objects or places. The Dosta Theatre is home to the Theatre Guild but also hosts musical events from time to time. It will need to fit into the current public art portfolio of Downtown Valdosta and the City Center Arts District. We encourage bold colors and designs that will create a unique and vibrant backdrop for visitors and community members both in person and through photography.

Submission Checklist
-Digital or physical rendering that is presented in a matching scale to the project dimensions. The submission may take up as much of or as little of the yellow-painted wall as the artist desires. Please include the actual dimension of your proposed design.

-Contact information including name, phone number, email address, city & state of residency.
-Any references or copies of prior mural work that has been completed by you.
-Artists must submit their compensation requirements along with a proposal to include their time, equipment, materials, and/or any other expenses that would be incurred. Submissions without compensation requirements will not be considered.

(Vulgar, distasteful, threatening, or inciting work will not be accepted )
-No signature or artist name should be submitted on your work to maintain autonomy through the selection process. Only include your contact information separate from the actual design.

All submissions or questions may be emailed or dropped off M-F 8 am-5 pm to:
Valdosta Main Street
300 N. Lee Street
City Hall Annex, First Floor
Email: Rthrasher@valdostacity.com
Submission Deadline: 7/31/2021 by 11:59 pm.
Mural Completion: 10/01/2021 by 4:00 pm.