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Valdosta, Georgia

Located in Lowndes County, Georgia, Valdosta was established in 1860. Known as 'Winnersville USA' for high school football dominance. Moody AFB is a major Air Force training base.
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Founded 1860 | Population 56,000 | Peak 56,000 (2024) | County Lowndes County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Valdosta, Georgia

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1860 Founded: South Georgia city.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Valdosta's character and economy.
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1913 Moody AFB: Air Force base.
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1990 Economic Development: Valdosta grew through the technology sector.
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2010 Modern Era: Valdosta continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Valdosta

Jan 1, 1970
‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Player Misses Out On $73,000 Prize Because Of This Hard Puzzle
Things got a little wild on Wheel of Fortune Tuesday night as one contestant came dangerously close to dropping a not-so-family-fr…
Jan 1, 1970
Netflix Joins Georgia Boycott Over Anti Lgbt Bill
ATLANTA — On March 25, 2016, Netflix threw its weight behind a growing backlash against Georgia’s controversial anti-LGBT …

Complete Historical Timeline

1860 Culture
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
1913 Government
Moody AFB
1990 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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Known as 'Winnersville USA' for high school football dominance.
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Moody AFB is a major Air Force training base.
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Near the Florida border in south Georgia.
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Valdosta is located in Lowndes County, Georgia.
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Valdosta was founded in 1860.

Famous People from Valdosta, Georgia

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Bill Hicks
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Domonique Simone
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Billy Joe Royal
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Molefi Kete Asante
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