Valdosta Tree Commission
Monday, March 14, 2022
5:15 PM
City Hall Annex Building, Engineering Conference Room, 2nd Floor
(300 N. Lee Street)
The Valdosta Tree Commission was formed by the Valdosta Mayor and City Council in 1984 for the purpose of regulating the planting, maintenance and removal of trees and shrubs in public places, providing for the pruning of trees on private property which endangers public safety, and to generally improve the general welfare and health of the people of the City by promoting informed management of the City's urban forest. The Tree Commission recommends changes to the City's Tree and Landscape Ordinance, initiates and implements planting projects, and conducts educational programs regarding the importance and value of trees as part of the City's infrastructure. Individuals with a professional position, training, education, or an exhibited interest in the management of the City's urban forest can be members of the Tree Commission.
Meetings of the Valdosta Tree Commission are held on the second Monday of each month at 5:15 p.m. in the City Hall Annex Building located at 300 North Lee Street in the Engineering Department Conference Room, 2nd floor.
Central Valdosta Development Authority Meeting Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
5:00 PM
City Hall Annex Building, Multi-Purpose Room
(300 N. Lee Street)
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.
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. Development Authority Meeting
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
5:30 PM
Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Development Authority
(103 Roosevelt Dr.)
 |
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority is responsible for the proper applications of those powers associated with the promotion and encouragement of the location and expansion of industry, agriculture, trade, and commerce in Valdosta and Lowndes County. Other responsibilities of the Development Authority include the following: (1) to buy, acquire, develop, improve, own, operate, maintain, sell, lease and mortgage land, buildings, and property, (2) to grant, loan, or lease Development Authority funds and/or property to private persons or corporations operating or proposing to operate any industrial establishment, (3) to encourage industrial and agricultural development in Valdosta and Lowndes County, (4) to encourage the location of new industries in Valdosta and Lowndes County, (5) to elect Development Authority officers from the Authority's membership, (6) to appoint and select staff and agents and set compensation, and (7) to adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the conduct and management of the Authority.
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Authority’s Office located at 103 Roosevelt Drive.
For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority, at (229) 259-9972 or E-mail, or visit the Development Authority website.
Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes Co. Meeting
Tuesday, March 16, 2022
8:00 AM
South Georgia Medical Center, Board Room
(2501 N Patterson St.)
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, for seeking to provide optimal care at a reasonable price, for achieving and maintaining an excellent staff of competent and caring persons, for encouraging a creative partnership within the hospital community with mutual respect for the role of the public, administration, medical staff, nursing staff, and each individual employee involved in the provision of health care services, and for improving health care in Lowndes County and surrounding areas, while accepting any patient without regard to race, creed, color or national origin.
The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County meets the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 a. m. in the Executive Board Room at South Georgia Medical Center, 2501 North Patterson Street.
For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Mr. Ronald Dean, CEO, South Georgia Medical Center at (229) 259-333-1000 or E-mail.
The Valdosta Police Department is seeking applicants for its 35th Session of the Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA), which will be held each Thursday night from April 14, 2022, to June 2, 2022.
Valdosta-Lowndes Co Parks & Recreation Authority Meeting
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
4:30 PM
Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Parks & Recreation
(S Forrest St)
 |
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
For more information, contact George Page, Executive Director of Parks and Recreation at (229) 259-3507 or visit the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority website.
Valdostans and other local citizens who want an inside look at their city government are urged to sign up for the 13th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 11 - May 16, 2022. The program, an initiative of the Valdosta Mayor and City Council, also includes the participation of up to five high school seniors who have a parent or legal guardian also enrolled in the program. Applications are being accepted by the City of Valdosta through March 18, 2022.
Participants of the program will meet on six consecutive Mondays, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and all materials required for the class will be provided. Those who complete the program will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their local government through face-to-face interactions with city department heads and other community leaders.
The sessions include several facility tours, guest speakers, and presentations on the following:
- city government overview
- public safety
- municipal court
- engineering
- public works
- utilities
- financial administration
- economic development
- recreation
- community development
- planning and zoning
- neighborhood development
Applicants will undergo a background investigation as part of the application process and must also complete a separate criminal history form that may be obtained upon submission of the completed application. Personal information given will be kept strictly confidential.
A maximum of 20 people will be selected for the class from citizens who submit a completed application by the deadline and pass the required background checks.
The Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, much like the two other Valdosta volunteer programs available (the Citizens Police Academy and Citizens Fire Academy), is designed to give citizens valuable knowledge of resources through a behind-the-scenes view of local government. A number of these program graduates have utilized their experiences and knowledge gained by pursuing public service opportunities such as serving on local boards and commissions and other public offices.
For more information, contact the Public Information Officer at 229-259-3548. Completed applications should be returned to the Public Information Office, Valdosta City Hall Annex, 300 N Lee Street, or completed online by the March 18 deadline.
Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 17, 2022
11:30 AM
Turner Center for the Art
(257 N Patterson St.)
 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. The Program also encourages the preservation and protection of works of public art and to encourage economic development.
The Public Art Advisory Committee will meet the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at the Turner Center for the Art, 527 North Patterson Street.
For more information, please contact Teresa Bolden, City Clerk, at (229) 259-3503 or E-mail or contact Bruce Smith, Chairman of the PAAC, at (229) 244-1188 or E-mail.
Weekly Videos
|
