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Government 101 deadline extended by City of Valdosta

Remember, you don’t have to live in Valdosta to apply!
Plus now high school seniors can apply (with conditions; see below).

City of Valdosta PR today,

Deadline for Government 101 Extended,



The deadline to apply for the 5th annual Government 101 Citizens
Orientation Program has been extended to March 21.

Citizens who are considering a career or public service role in
local government, or who just want an inside look at the services
provided by the city departments, are encouraged to enroll. The
program will meet on six consecutive Mondays, from 5:30 to 8:30
p.m., beginning April 7, 2014, in various facilities of the city.



A maximum of 25 people will be selected for the class from citizens
who submit a completed application by the March 21 deadline and pass
the required background checks. This year the program has been
modified to include up to five high school seniors who have a parent
or legal guardian also enrolled in the program.

Citizens may pick up an application at Valdosta City Hall, at the
city’s Customer Service Center, or may download the application form
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Valdosta Offers 5th Annual Government 101 for Citizens

Received today, with this note.

FYI—this is now open to any residents of Lowndes County, not
just City of Valdosta. Please spread the word. It is a great way to
learn a LOT more about your local government.



Tim Carroll

Councilman District 5

City of Valdosta

Here’s

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Valdosta City Governnment 101

Tim Carroll pointed out on LAKE’s facebook page that Valdosta’s

Government 101
will be graduating soon.
Jane Fleming Osborn remarked that

It is an enlightening and eye-opening class you should not miss !”

According to the city’s writeup about it:

…is designed to give City of Valdosta residents age 21 and older
an inside look at how their city operates daily. Participants will be
exposed to all city departments according to the following itinerary:

  • April 4 Introduction to Class
  • April 11 Public Safety and Municipal Court
  • April 18 Engineering, Public Works and Utilities
  • April 25 Financial Administration, Industrial and Economic Development
  • May 2 Community Building and Neighborhood Development
  • May 9 Facility Tour and Graduation



Last year’s class was the first,

with 23 graduates.

For Lowndes County residents who do not live in Valdosta,
the equivalent is…

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