The Council considered and approved several requests for conditional use permits. These included the approval of an event center at 132 North Patterson Street with specific conditions regarding private scheduling and noise adherence, the approval of an event center at 3311 North Buster Road, the construction of a single-family residence at 2956 Dogwood Circle, and the consideration of a light manufacturing use at 1805D Madison Highway. Additionally, members of the current leadership class were recognized during the meeting.
Jul 23, 2026·
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The City Council meeting addressed several agenda items, including the approval to transmit the 2026 joint comprehensive plan. The Council authorized the purchase of equipment, specifically an enclosed cab tractor, a front loader tractor, and a compact track loader. Additionally, the purchase of Paritech Rescue Shores for the Georgia Search and Rescue Program was approved. Significant engineering project approvals included the construction and professional services agreement for the Mud Creek Water Pollution Control Plant upgrades. The Council also accepted a land donation for a storm water management facility and authorized an engineering professional design service agreement for the new fire station number nine.
Apr 9, 2026·Board meeting
Valdosta City Council Regular Meeting
The council meeting addressed several municipal business items. Key actions included the approval of a rezoning request for a community commercial parcel to single-family residential for a duplex development, and the abolition of the Valdosta Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals as a housekeeping measure. The council also authorized the purchase of a new baler for the public works department to replace aging equipment, approved a ten-year contract extension for traffic safety cameras at two school locations, and awarded a bid for emergency repairs to the public works fuel island. Additionally, a status update was provided on the upcoming community shelter.
Feb 5, 2026·Board meeting
Valdosta City Council Regular Meeting
The meeting commenced with an invocation and pledge, followed by acknowledgments and awards for first responders and the January 2026 Employee of the Month recipients from the Fire Department. A public hearing was held regarding a request for a conditional use permit for a new four-story, mixed-use development at 111 West Hill Avenue, featuring ground-floor commercial space and 54 residential dwelling units, which the Planning Commission recommended for approval subject to two conditions. The Council also discussed and approved funding for the purchase of 30 sets of structural firefighting gear for the Fire Department. Various appointments and reappointments were considered for several bodies, including the Central Valdosta Development Authority (approving five qualified applicants by acclamation), the Greater Lounge Planning Commission (appointing one applicant), the Hospital Authority (reappointing Timothy Dame), the Valdosta Housing Authority (making two reappointments and one new appointment), and the Valdosta Lowndes Development Authority (with three options presented for appointment consideration).
