City adopts sewer, plant rehab plan
The City of Valdosta officially adopted a five-year plan at Thursday’s City Council meeting to address sewage and wastewater treatment issues that have plagued the City since the early 1990s.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City explores sewer funding options
The City of Valdosta plans to spend $55.4 million out of the proposed $80 million anticipated proceeds from the seventh cycle of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST VII), but the City is saying that won’t be enough to address all wastewater infrastructure problems.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Wastewater spills continue from treatment plant
The City of Valdosta issued a third press release Wednesday measuring partially-treated wastewater spills from the Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Facility in the millions of gallons range.
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Overflow reported in city
Weekend rains in and around Valdosta caused an overflow situation Sunday on Meadowbrook Drive, according to city officials.
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City approves downtown housing project
The Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City to file for an application for a Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund and the Georgia Cities Foundation with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs for the rehabilitation of 110, 112 and 114 West Hill Avenue.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Childress sworn in as Chief
The slight tremor in his hands while holding a printed copy of his oath may be a small testament to the degree of responsibility Chief Brian Childress felt as he swore his allegiance to the citizens of Valdosta and its police department Wednesday at the Lowndes County Judicial Complex at his official swearing in ceremony.
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Nuisance building removed
The business at 1401 Troup Street, which was the scene of a murder and an arson attempt in February, was demolished Monday.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City makes SPLOST, wastewater priorities at retreat
In the second half of the 2013 Planning Retreat for the Valdosta City Council, the City settled on a list of 11 priorities for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1, with wastewater treatment and public transparency about sewer issues appearing as top priorities.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City releases totals from spills
The City of Valdosta filed a report with the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) with the total number of gallons of wastewater spilled in recent weeks.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City makes SPLOST, wastewater priorities at retreat
In the second half of the 2013 Planning Retreat for the Valdosta City Council, the City settled on a list of 11 priorities for the coming fiscal year beginning July 1, with wastewater treatment and public transparency about sewer issues appearing as top priorities.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City, county reach SPLOST deal
The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and the City of Valdosta reached an agreement Monday on how to divide the seventh cycle of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which both entities will push to appear for a second time on November ballots after its defeat in 2012.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City received help from EPD to keep EPA away
In October 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 requested a long list of documents from the City of Valdosta regarding the Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Mud Creek Treatment Plant, to which the city responded in November 2012.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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City officials praise plant shutdown
Reports by Utilities Director Henry Hicks and comments from council and citizens took up most of the time at the Valdosta City Council meeting Thursday.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Money saved at river’s expense
As the floodwaters recede, the City of Valdosta Utilities Department continues to assess the recent damage to the Withlacoochee Wastewater Treatment Plant and Valdosta municipal sewer system in light of the city’s decision to shut much of the plant down rather than try to protect it as they did in 2009.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Joe McKinnon serves the city and citizens
From the route to the yard, Joe McKinnon says he wants to excel at each of the tasks assigned to him at the recycling division of the city's public works department so that he can get more done.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Council passes sign ordinance amendments
The Valdosta City Council moved through a long agenda of action items quickly Thursday night with the exception of about 15 minutes spent hearing an audience member who proposed further changes to the sign ordinance already listed on the agenda for text amendments.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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Former Valdosta mayor returns for book signing
Many Valdostans will remember Gill Autrey as Valdosta’s one-time mayor, but for more than a decade he’s lived in Apalachicola where he’s become a boat captain and now the author of a new book.
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Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons announces retirement
Valdosta Chief of Police Frank Simons has announced his retirement from the City of Valdosta, effective Jan. 1, 2013, following 17 ½ years of public service “to protect and serve” the city of Valdosta and its citizens.
Source: Valdosta Daily Times
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