Overview

The City of Valdosta is the municipal government for Valdosta, Georgia, responsible for public safety, local infrastructure, and services for residents and businesses. Its departments run police and fire protection, maintain streets and drainage, collect waste, and operate water and wastewater systems. The city manager directs daily operations and the municipal budget in coordination with the mayor and city council, while city offices handle planning, building permits, and neighborhood development. Local taxes, service charges, and revenue from other governments fund its operations and capital projects. Valdosta was incorporated in 1860, and the city government is headquartered in Valdosta, Georgia.