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Fiscal Year 2025 Budget, Proposed Tax Rates, Public Hearings

The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the fiscal year 2024-2025 (FY25) advertised budget on April 17, 2024, at 7 pm. Materials for the FY25 Budget can be found on the website along with an engagement survey.

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Augusta County Library Earns Two Statewide Awards, Library Director Elected to Leadership Role

The Virginia Public Library Directors Association recognized the Augusta County Library with two awards for innovative community outreach efforts to address food insecurity and summer reading loss in elementary students. Additionally, Director Dr. Jennifer Brown was elected president of VPLDA.

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Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

Fiscal Year 2025 Recommended Budget, Five-Year Plan

The staff-recommended FY25 budget and the Five-Year Plan are published for review. The Board of Supervisors will consider these documents when they meet for a budget work session on March 25, 2024.

Augusta County Board of Supervisors Declares Local State of Emergency Due to Wildfires

The combination of gusty winds and dry conditions has caused multiple wildfires throughout the county. In response, the Board of Supervisors has declared a local state of emergency effective immediately.

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Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Augusta County Courthouse Held in Verona

Augusta County hosted a ceremonial ground breaking for the construction of the new Augusta County Courthouse in Verona on March 15, 2024.

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Boil Water Notice for Town of Craigsville, Estaline Valley Area

The Town of Craigsville and the Estaline Valley Road area are under a boil water notice.

Live Healthy Discount Program from NACo Available to Augusta County Residents

The Live Healthy Discount Program can help county residents save on prescriptions, some vision services and dental treatments, and more. Visit LiveHealthyCard.com.

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Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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Augusta County Board of Supervisors' Statement on Reassessment

We understand the concerns that residents may have regarding the increase in assessments. We acknowledge the impact that these reassessments can have on our community. Together, we will work towards a balanced approach between fiscal responsibility and addressing the needs of our residents.

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2024 Real Estate Reassessment Notices Mailed, Appeal Process Begins

Statements detailing the 2024 reassessed fair market value of land, building, and improvements to property have been mailed to Augusta County real estate owners. If you think the reassessed value is incorrect, you may appeal your assessment informally in person or by mail, email, Zoom or phone.

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4pm Burning Law in Effect February 15

The 4pm Burning Law bans open air burning prior to 4pm and includes common activities such as bonfires, firepits, and leaf burning.

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Applications Accepted for Board of Equalization

Augusta County is looking for county residents to serve on the Board of Equalization and is accepting applications online through March 1, 2024.

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Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 7, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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Public Safety Agencies Ask Businesses to Register AEDs

Public safety agencies are requesting that businesses and organizations download the free app, or use the web site, aed.new, to locate and report public AEDs.

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Augusta County Government Center Will Open at Noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will open at noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

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Augusta County Government Center Will Open at 10am

Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will open at 10am on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

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Shenandoah Valley Social Services Announces New Director, Sherry Bowman McClanahan

Shenandoah Valley Social Services (SVSS) has hired Sherry Bowman McClanahan to be the new director effective January 16, 2024.

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Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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On-time Tax Payments and Delayed Mail Services

We continue to receive tax payments delayed by mail service. Payments postmarked on or before December 5, 2023, will be classified as on time and processed without late penalties or interest. On January 31, non-received payments will become delinquent and penalty and interest will be applied.