SperlingViews - Valdosta, Georgia

Ever hear the phrase "that's the way we've always done it?" Get ready to hear it A LOT in this town. The same people have been running this town for a long time and they take advantage of you if you are not "well connected." They will try to run you out.[read more...]

Valdosta is heaven compared with metro Atlanta Born & Raised in Metro Atl retired moved to Valdosta area Love it less crime & Traffic friendly folks and NOT a Bar or Liquor store on every corner like Atlanta!![read more...]

Traffic is usually not a big problem.[read more...]

Valdosta is an OK city. Just moved here, and the first thing I noticed was that there was a church or bank on almost every corner. Not much of a night-life here. Expect to pay expensive rates for apts. There are a lot of fast food joints, and dollar stores. It's a good place if you love football. It's close to FL. Most of the people I've encountered were nice. The local university is really popular here. Valdosta has some really beautiful homes out 'in the country' area. Overall, a nice city.[read more...]

Valdosta has two very distinct school systems, the city schools and the county schools. The have different school year calendars and because the county system is highly sought after they have very strict residency rules. You must provide proof of residecy every year. The county school system is one of the finest in the state. There has been talk of combining the systems but it was met with much opposition. The best thing about having two systems is the high school football team rivalry[read more...]

Valdosta is a step back in history. Not in a good way mind you. There is a church on every corner of the city just about. Which pretty much explains the total void of any night life. There is very little to do here. Fast food abounds and we pretty much deep fry EVERYTHING. The job market is crap. Unless you enjoy working for 10 bucks an hour or less. With a degree and experience. Some fishing and hunting spots here and there. The only problem is if you are not a local you will be greeted with "this has been my spot since.....". At which point you should just move on. The grade schools here suck. Very limited budget and not much put into education other than the local football stadium which is amazing. If you are in to that sort of thing. There is an amusement park down the road. It's not bad. They have a few concerts (country mostly). The people are very friendly and helpfull. Summers range from hot to insanely hot and humid. The winters do get chilly (freezing and below). Not terrible and not very long lived though. The cost of living is high like everywhere else now. You just make less money. Over all I'd have to say I can't wait to leave and I hope it's soon.[read more...]

the jobs dont pay enough. i have a degree and most jobs here want to pay you $10 an hour. plus it is very boring.[read more...]

We moved here from the mississippi Gulf Coast, an found that the people here are very friendly, the schools are good, and the atmosphere is peaceful. An old southern hospitality permiates the aea.[read more...]

Small town but within a few hours drive of most wanted cultural and recreational events. Limited air transport-only to Atlanta to connect but 2 hour drive to Jacksonville Fl or Tallahassee Fl airports. Low housing cost, low property tax. Reasonable health care availability but cost a little high. Overall, if want smaller town traffic, culture, and cost but want reasonable access to larger city resources then Valdosta is an excellent place to live.[read more...]

Small town but within a few hours drive of most wanted cultural and recreational events. Limited air transport-only to Atlanta to connect but 2 hour drive to Jacksonville Fl or Tallahassee Fl airports. Low housing cost, low property tax. Reasonable health care availability but cost a little high. Overall, if want smaller town traffic, culture, and cost but want reasonable access to larger city resources then Valdosta is an excellent place to live.[read more...]

I attended college in Valdosta and thought it was behind the times in race relations. I have never in all my days ever been called the "N" word nor have I ever been followed around the store like I was going to put something in my pocket until I attended college down there.[read more...]

I'm seriously considering relocation to Georgia, & would like more info on Valdosta from long time residents as well as anyone who has recently moved there.[read more...]

Valdosta reached Metropoitan desgination in 2003[read more...]