# Regular Meeting of the Valdosta City Council, 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 22, 2026

At the October 22, 2026 regular meeting of the Valdosta City Council, council adopted the 2026 joint comprehensive plan for Lowndes County and its municipalities. Staff noted that keeping the plan current preserves Qualified Local Government status and eligibility for certain state grants, loans, and other funding; council also requested a future presentation summarizing the plan’s updates. Council approved four Georgia DOT local delivery agreements for TIA projects, including the Gortat Road widening, Langford Drive extension, and Oak Street extension/widening and intersection work. The combined project estimate was described as approximately $60 million, and the agreements were approved by votes; the transcript does not clearly identify the fourth project or capture its individual motion.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 22, 2026

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- [Regular Meeting of the Valdosta City Council, 5:30 PM, Thursday, October 22, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9t2CRJ-2V8) - Metro 17 Valdosta