LOWNDES COUNTY, GA (WTXL) — Downtown Valdosta is in the middle of one of its biggest revitalization efforts, with more than 180,000 square feet of redevelopment projects underway, fueled by over $24.4 million in mostly private investment. WATCH FULL REPORT BELOW:Downtown Valdosta sees $24.4 million revitalization with apartments, restaurants and entertainmentThe projects include 51 new apartments, eight restaurants and bars, boutique retail, entertainment venues and continued restoration of historic buildings, all expected to take shape over the next year. Main Street Manager Patrick Pearson said the goal is creating a downtown people want to visit long after the workday ends. "The importance of investing in downtown Valdosta is that we are the hub for the region... We're bringing that back to downtown Valdosta... creating momentum in a vibrant downtown, and we're getting there." Downtown leaders say this latest investment marks another milestone in Valdosta's ongoing revitalization, with additional projects already in the planning stages.