COMMENT BY
Amy from Valdosta, GA
COMMENT ABOUT PLACE
Valdosta, GA
COMMENT
A great town to live in
I'm 19 and I've lived here for practically my entire life. I'm mixed Hispanic (Panamanian) and black.
A lot of these comments posted about Valdosta being a "racist" town are so wrong. Since being in this town I've never experienced or seen any racism in this town toward African-Americans. The town is pretty diverse for being a small town. And everyone is very friendly and open to meeting new people.
Valdosta is a small and quiet town. We have a few events throughout the year mainly for the different holidays but not many. Most people go to the movies or hang out with friends at house parties for fun, since there isn't much of a club scene. The mall is small but has clothing stores that cater to every style. And there's many great restaurants throughout the town.
The Lowndes County school system is great (however the City School System is below average). The teachers are really caring and great at teaching and helping us to learn as much as possible. The classes are very welcoming and comfortable environments. The Lowndes high school offers a good variety of different types of electives from Psychology to Art Printmaking that are pretty in depth. Also they have a great Honors and AP program.
I've really enjoyed living here. The town is relaxing, friendly, and safe. And whenever you're in the mood for a little more excitement, you can take a 2 hr drive down to Jacksonville, FL. They have a lot of events, a nice beach, fun clubs, and a great mall. But whenever I have to come back home, I always look forward to coming back to Valdosta.