Valdosta-Lowndes County is the business, cultural, educational, medical, leisure, and retail hub for eleven South Georgia and North Florida counties. Valdosta, Georgia’s tenth largest city, and Lowndes County are quickly becoming the fastest growing area in Georgia and is home to Moody Air Force Base, Valdosta State University, and two Regional Medical Centers. Strong industrial and business opportunities, strategic location, and progressive economy make the Valdosta-Lowndes County area a great place to live, work, and visit. Come join in on the excitement! It’s the right location for you.

“Our community has an honored military heritage with Moody Air Force Base, and we work overtime to recruit High-Tech and Life Science projects that leverage our military and educational assets. We will be striving for many more such partnerships for the progress of our community,” states Brad Lofton, Valdosta-Lowndes County Industrial Authority director. Lofton defines their success as having a great team, both private and public, working together to make Valdosta the most desirable place to live and do business in the Southeastern U.S. 

The community’s dedication to maintaining its level of growth, without compromising quality of life, makes Valdosta-Lowndes County a “City Without Limits – Region of Opportunity” and most recently ESPN’s TitleTown USA.

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• Major Transportation network
• Competitive Incentives
• Pro Business Attitude
• Location, Location, Location
• Positive Growth
• Exceptional Quality of Life
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What is the Industrial Authority?

The Valdosta Lowndes-County Industrial Authority (V-LCIA) is an organization that oversees industrial and economic development in Valdosta and Lowndes County. In 1960 the Authority was formed as an amendment to the Georgia State Constitution. The Authority is made up of a board of five members: two city appointees, two county appointees, and one joint appointee. The terms of the members are five years. The officers of the board are Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Secretary. Day-to-day operations are conducted by the staff of the Industrial Authority consisting of an Executive Director, Assistant director, Operations Manager, Project Manager, and Receptionist. The V-LCIA has a wide range of powers from which to promote economic development in the city and the county. The Authority can buy and sell property. It is charged with recruiting and providing assistance to new industries as well as supporting the very important existing industries currently located in the community.