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Valdosta council approves pet-sale ban and a package of equipment and utility actions

Valdosta Mayor and Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

The Valdosta mayor and council on Jan. 22 approved an ordinance banning retail sales of dogs and cats, authorized multiple equipment purchases on the consent agenda, approved utility easements for a new water plant and a $261,500 purchase of pump drives at two lift stations; Lumos Fiberregistration was also approved.

ValdostaMayor and council approved a series of motions on Jan. 22, adopting an ordinance that prohibits retail sales of dogs and cats and approving a consent agenda of municipal purchases and agreements.

The council voted by show of hands to carry a motion to approve the pet-shop ordinance that, as presented by staff, prevents retail sales of dogs and cats in Valdosta and aims to encourage adoption events instead of retail sales.

On the consent agenda, sealed…

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