Lowndes County, GA

10/15/2026

Have you visited the Lowndes County Historic Courthouse lately? 🏛️

We have NEW exhibits to check out! From the 2008 Titletown Trophy to the items in the 1976 Time Capsule, there’s more local history to discover.

📍 Stop by and take a look!
Walk-in tours are welcome:
🗓️ Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
⏰ 9–11 a.m. and 2–4 p.m.

Need a different time? Additional tours are available by appointment. Email [email protected] to schedule your visit.

Come explore our history and see what makes our community so special!

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Amber Terry of our Building Permits and Inspections department! Amber has earned her International Code Council (ICC) Permit Technician certification.

This certification demonstrates a deep understanding of building codes, zoning regulations, and the permitting process, helping ensure our community's development projects are safe, compliant, and efficient.

We are incredibly proud of Amber’s dedication to professional development and her hard work to better serve the residents, builders, and businesses of Lowndes County.

Congratulations, Amber!

10/12/2026

Last week, a group of Valdosta Middle School students visited the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse to explore local history and architecture. They excelled at the architectural scavenger hunt and even stepped into courtroom roles to act out trials!

Our calendar is full of school groups touring soon, and we look forward to welcoming more students to the Historic Courthouse! 🏦

Interested in a group tour? Schedule one with Jessica Ganas | [email protected]

Valdosta City Schools

10/09/2026

Here's the latest update from EMA Lowndes regarding Hurricane Isaias. At this time, no significant changes are expected in the anticipated impacts for Lowndes County. As always, stay weather-aware, follow trusted sources for the latest forecasts, and use this time to make sure you're prepared.

As always, we'll continue to monitor Isaias closely and keep you updated as we receive information from our friends at the US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida.

Sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias. We hope everyone stays safe! ❤️ 🙏

10/08/2026

Hurricane Isaias Update 🌀 | Thursday, October 8, 2026

There has been no significant change overnight in the expected impacts for Lowndes County. Hurricane Isaias continues to strengthen in the Gulf, but the current forecast does not indicate a significant threat to Lowndes County. We will continue monitoring the system as it moves inland Friday night into Saturday.

🌧 Heavy rainfall and localized flooding remain our primary concerns, with the heaviest rain expected Friday into Saturday. Current forecasts indicate 2–4 inches of rain, with locally higher totals possible.
🌪 Isolated tornadoes are possible, particularly Friday night into Saturday.
💨 Gusty winds are possible, but significant tropical-storm-force winds are not currently the primary concern for our area.

We’ll continue monitoring closely with our friends at the US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida, and provide updates when they are avaiable.

Stay aware. Stay prepared. Don’t panic.

Sending our thoughts and prayers to everyone in the path of Hurricane Isaias. We hope everyone stays safe! ❤




Lowndes County, GA
Valdosta, A City Without Limits
City of Hahira
Lake Park, Georgia's Southern Gateway City
City of Remerton
City of Dasher

10/08/2026

Our hearts are with our friends and neighbors at the City of Valdosta and with our local law enforcement community during this difficult time.

The Lowndes County Board of Commissioners keeps everyone affected in our thoughts and prayers. We are grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our community every day.

The City of Valdosta extends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers to our law enforcement community during this difficult time. We stand alongside our brothers and sisters in blue and ask that they are provided strength, peace, and comfort to all those affected, including fellow officers, colleagues, family members, and loved ones.

Our hearts are with everyone impacted as we come together in compassion, support, and unity.

10/07/2026

Here's the latest from EMA Lowndes regarding Tropical Storm Isaias. 🌀 No need to panic, but now's a great time to make sure you are prepared and stay weather-aware. As always, we’ll continue to monitor Isaias closely and keep you updated as we're provided information from our friends at the US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida.

10/07/2026

The new Georgia Grown Trails 41 & 341 maps are out, and guess what? There are NINE stops right here in Lowndes County! The 192-mile trail is packed with unique Georgia Grown agritourism destinations, local businesses, family fun, fresh produce, history, and plenty of reasons to take the scenic route!

And right here in Lowndes County, you can check out:
🍯 Pure Southern Honey
🌽 Raisin' Cane Country Store - Valdosta
🚜 Dasher Family Fun Center & Market
🥕 Farmer Brown's Produce Mkt
🍔 Ella's Top Corral
🍺 Georgia B**r Co.
🏛️ Historic Lowndes County Courthouse
🎨 Turner Center for the Arts Meta Shaw Coleman Children's Imagination Station
🌱 Fancy Girl Farms, LLC

Need a map? Stop by the Georgia Visitor Information Center located at 5584 Mill Store Road | Lake Park, Georgia.

To learn more about the trails: https://www.georgiagrowntrails.com/

10/06/2026

We’re keeping an eye on the Gulf as we monitor the potential for tropical weather. A reminder: hurricane season runs through November 30. This is a good time to make sure you’re prepared, review your plans and stay weather aware.

We'll certainly keep you posted as we learn more. Make sure you follow US National Weather Service Tallahassee Florida and EMA Lowndes for the latest information.

Stay informed, stay prepared and don't panic!

10/6/26 755AM ET 🌀🔑📝

Our best advice is to stay up to date with the latest official forecasts on this system from trusted sources. Don't get caught up in model runs, spaghetti plots, etc., especially so early. Trends are subject to change from day-to-day. We'll keep y'all posted as new information arrives.

10/05/2026

Earlier today, the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners and Lowndes County Fire Rescue officially celebrated the opening of the new Fire Station 4 on Stewart Circle in North Lowndes by uncoupling the fire hose, a fire service tradition similar to a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Station 4 will serve the rapidly growing Old U.S. 41 and Mineola area with both fire and SGMC Health Emergency Services EMS support, helping position emergency responders closer to the residents, families, and businesses in this growing part of our community.

Funded through SPLOST, the new station represents a public investment in safety and in the continued growth of Lowndes County. As our community grows, so does the need for the facilities, equipment, and resources that allow our first responders to serve effectively.

Today’s celebration was about more than opening a new building. It was about investing in our community and ensuring our firefighters and EMS personnel are ready to answer the call when our residents need them most.

We’re proud to welcome Station 4 to the Lowndes County Fire Rescue family and look forward to the many years of service this station will provide to our community. 🚒