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Valdosta, GA
Valdosta is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, Georgia, United States. As the principal city of the Valdosta metropolitan statistical area, which in 2021 had a metropolitan population of 149,590, it includes Brooks County to the west. With a city population of 55,378 in 2020, Valdosta is the home of Valdosta State University, a regional university in the University System of Georgia with over 12,000 students as of 2021.
The city of Valdosta had been named after Governor George Troup, for whom Troup County, Georgia, was also named. Valdosta was named after Troup's plantation, Valdosta (occasionally the "Val d'Osta" spelling was used for the plantation); Troup had named it after the Aosta Valley (Piedmontese: Val d'Osta) in Italy. The name Aosta (Latin: Augusta), refers to Emperor Augustus. A long-standing rumor held that the city's name meant "vale of beauty."
Valdosta was incorporated on December 7, 1860, when it was designated by the state legislature as the new county seat, formerly at nearby Troupville. The railroad was built to Valdosta that year, rather than Troupville, stimulating development in the new county seat. Many citizens of Troupville had already relocated to Valdosta when the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad was built 4 miles (6 km) away. The engine known as Satilla No. 3 pulled the first train into Valdosta on the Atlantic and Gulf Railroad on either July 4, 1860, or July 20, 1860.
Valdosta is located in central Lowndes County at 30°50′48″N 83°16′59″W (30.846661, -83.283101), 15 miles (24 km) north of the Florida state line. It is about 230 miles (370 km) south of Atlanta, 138 miles (222 km) east of Dothan, Alabama, and 120 miles (190 km) northwest of Jacksonville, Florida. Regionally, Valdosta is considered part of Southeast Georgia, a region bordering Coastal Georgia, South Georgia, and Southwest Georgia.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94.3 km2), of which 35.9 square miles (93.1 km2) are land and 0.46 square miles (1.2 km2), or 1.26%, is water. The Withlacoochee River, a tributary of the Suwannee River, runs along part of the western edge of the city, while the eastern side of the city drains to Mud Creek, flowing southeast to the Alapahoochee River, also part of the Suwannee River watershed.
Valdosta places a strong emphasis on the health and wellness of its residents. The South Georgia Medical Center serves as a leading healthcare facility in the region, offering a comprehensive range of medical services. Experience rejuvenating spa treatments and salon services in a relaxing atmosphere at Anthony & Co Spa & Salon. Discover at Goddess Glow Esthetics specialized skincare treatments and holistic wellness services for radiant skin and overall well-being. Achieve your fitness goals at Winnersville Fitness, Crunch Fitness, or Heartrize Fitness Valdosta with personalized training programs and state-of-the-art equipment. Relieve stress and tension with therapeutic massage and bodywork sessions tailored to your needs at Mindful Massage & Bodywork.
Top sites in Valdosta, GA are Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum, Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, and Wild Adventures.
Population: 55,025 (2023). Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Area: 36.43 sq mi (94.35 km2). ZIP code: 31601. Area code(s): 229.
FAQs
Why is Valdosta, GA famous?
Valdosta's history has been closely tied to the soil. The sandy loam allowed the city to become the inland capital for Sea Island cotton. When cotton crops were devastated by the boll weevil in the early 1900s, other crops, such as pecans, peanuts, and tobacco, rose in popularity. Valdosta's business district experienced tremendous growth from 1890 to the late 1920s, and most of the city's historic public buildings were constructed around this time.
Is Valdosta, GA a good place to live?
Valdosta is in Lowndes County. Living in Valdosta offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Valdosta and residents tend to lean liberal.
Is it expensive to live in Valdosta, GA?
The cost of living in Valdosta, GA is 1% higher than the state average and 9% lower than the national average. Valdosta, GA housing is 21% cheaper than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 10% less pricey. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 3% less in Valdosta, GA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 3% less. Healthcare services such as doctor check-ups and dentistry cost 2% less here compared to the U.S. average. At the same time, non-necessary expenses such as entertainment and grooming services are 3% cheaper in Valdosta, GA.
Sources
Lowndes County Historical Society & Museum
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts
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