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Valdosta is a city in southern Georgia, United States. "Valdosta" may also refer to:

Valdosta, Georgia City in Georgia, United States

Valdosta is a city in and the county seat of Lowndes County, located on the southern border of Georgia, United States. As of 2013, Valdosta has a total population of 56,481, and is the 14th largest city in Georgia.

Valdosta metropolitan area area in south-central Georgia, United States

The Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties – Brooks, Echols, Lanier, and Lowndes – in south-central Georgia, anchored by the city of Valdosta. As of the 2010 census, the MSA had a population of 139,588.

Valdosta Commercial Historic District

The Valdosta Commercial Historic District in Valdosta, Georgia is a historic district that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and expanded in 2002. It includes 81 contributing resources and 23 non-contributing resources. The original listing included all or part of nine city blocks in a roughly square 25 acres (10 ha) area. The expansion listing added 2 acres (0.81 ha) with six contributing buildings and its documentation revised the classification of some of the original area's properties.

Valdosta State University American public university in the state of Georgia

Valdosta State University, also referred to as VSU, or Valdosta State, is an American public university and is one of the four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia. Valdosta State is located on a 168-acre (0.68 km2) campus at the heart of the city of Valdosta. VSU serves over 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students representing 157 Georgia counties, all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Washington, D.C. and hosts over 300 international students from 76 countries. VSU also offers classes at Moody Air Force Base north of Valdosta in Lowndes County.

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Chris Hatcher is an American football coach and former player. He is the head football coach at Samford University, a position he has held since 2014. Hatcher served as the head football coach at Valdosta State University from 2000 to 2006, Georgia Southern University from 2007 to 2009, and Murray State University from 2010 to 20214. His Valdosta State Blazers won the NCAA Division II Football Championship in 2004. Hatcher played college football as a quarterback at Valdosta State from 1991 to 1994.

Brad Trout or A. Bradley Trout Jr was born and raised in Miami, Florida. He attended Hialeah Miami-Lakes High School where he played safety, served as a captain of the Trojans football team, and was selected for the All State Team. In 1993, he received a scholarship go Valdosta State University. His senior year, he was a captain, was awarded Blazers' Defensive Player of the Year and made the All-Gulf South Conference Team.

David Dean is an American football coach and former player, currently head coach of the West Georgia Wolves. Dean served as the head football coach at Valdosta State University from 2007 to 2015, compiling a record of 79–27 in nine season. His team won the NCAA Division II Football Championship in 2007 and in 2012.

The 2007 NCAA Division II football season, part of college football in the United States organized by the National Collegiate Athletic Association at the Division II level, began on August 30, 2007, and concluded with the NCAA Division II Football Championship on December 15, 2007 at Braly Municipal Stadium in Florence, Alabama, hosted by the University of North Alabama. The Valdosta State Blazers defeated the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats, 25–20, to win their second Division II national title.

Valdosta State University was established in 1906 in Valdosta, Georgia. South Georgia State Normal College began as a two-year teaching college in 1913 and was an all-female school until 1950 when the name was changed to Valdosta State College. VSC experienced rapid growth in the 1960s and 70s in student population and in construction on campus. In 1993 Valdosta State achieved university status and became the second regional university in the state of Georgia. Since its founding VSU has grown into a co-educational regional university with over 12,000 students.

2012 Valdosta State Blazers football team

The 2012 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University during the NCAA Division II football season. They were led by sixth year head coach David Dean. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium and were a member of the Gulf South Conference. After a 2–2 start Valdosta State won their next 10 consecutive games and defeated Winston–Salem State 35–7 in the NCAA Division II National Football Championship. The championship was the school's seventh national title, and the third in football. The national championship was David Dean's second as head coach, previously leading the blazers in their win in 2007, his first year as head coach. In 2012 Dean was also recognized as the AFCA Division II Coach of the Year. The Blazers finished the season 12–2; 4–1 and 2nd place in the Gulf South Conference.

Edmund Kugbila is a Ghanaian-born American football offensive guard who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Valdosta State, and was drafted by the Panthers in the fourth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

2016 Valdosta State Blazers football team

The 2016 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University during the 2016 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by head coach Kerwin Bell, who was in his first season at Valdosta State. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.

John Brown (offensive lineman) American football player

John Brown is an American football offensive lineman for the Florida Tarpons of the American Arena League (AAL). He played college football at University of Florida, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Valdosta State University and attended Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. He has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Storm and Orlando Predators.

2017 Valdosta State Blazers football team

The 2017 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University during the 2017 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by second-year head coach Kerwin Bell. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium and were members of the Gulf South Conference.

Kenny Moore (American football) American football cornerback

Kenneth Moore Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Valdosta State. He signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

2018 Valdosta State Blazers football team

The 2018 Valdosta State Blazers football team represented Valdosta State University during the 2018 NCAA Division II football season. They were led by third-year head coach Kerwin Bell, who also served as offensive coordinator. They won the NCAA Division II Football Championship. The Blazers played their home games at Bazemore–Hyder Stadium and are members of the Gulf South Conference.