Andrew Gibbs (Andy) and his wife Hilary live in their 1941 home they bought together in Valdosta, GA after they married 17 years ago. They fell in love with the neighborhood and the opportunities that living so close to work, schools, and their church has afforded them in balancing their work and home lives. Andy’s desire to preserve Valdosta’s neighborhoods, while working to grow businesses have been a driving factor in his decision to run for the District 6 City Council seat.

Andy and Hilary’s love for Valdosta, GA began during their time as students at Valdosta State University (VSU). They both graduated from VSU with degrees in marketing in 2001 and married in 2002. While at VSU, Andy started as the [ Read More ]

Community Involvement

• VLPRA Master Plan Committee August 2019 – Present
• Transportation Committee January 2019 – Present
• Animal Control Committee January 2019 – Present 
• Georgia Recreation and Park Association Volunteer Award for 2019
• Founder and Director, Miracle League of Valdosta Board- 2004 – Present
• Member, Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities in Valdosta, GA- 2005 – 2009
• Member of inaugural class, Valdosta City Government 101 Program – 2010
• Leader, Fellowship of Christian Athletes program at Valdosta Middle School- 2011- Present
• Member, Valdosta Lowndes Parks and Recreation Authority (VLPRA) Board- June 2014 – August 2019
• Member, VLPRA Finance Committee – June 2014 – August 2019
• Member, VLPRA Facility Committee – June 2015 – August 2019
• Member, selection committee for VLPRA improvement and new fields at Mackey Park, Freedom Park and North Lowndes June 2014 – August 2019
• Member, Park Avenue United Methodist Church missions committee- 2015 – Present
• Outstanding Community Service Recognition award- 2015
• Specialists Coach, Valdosta High School Wildcats Football Team- 2016 – 2017