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- 12/27/2023 8:30 AM
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Augusta County Treasurer Jackie Nash Retires
After 25 years of service to Augusta County, Treasurer Jackie Nash retires on December 27, 2023.
- 12/22/2023 9:00 AM
Augusta County Commissioner of Revenue Jean Shrewsbury Retires
Jean Shrewsbury will retire as Commissioner of the Revenue on December 31, 2023, after 28 years of service to Augusta County.
- 12/15/2023 4:24 PM
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors Statement on Closing of Augusta Correctional Center
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors issued a statement in response to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announcement today regarding the closure of the Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville.
- 12/14/2023 3:30 PM
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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, January 4, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 12/12/2023 3:30 PM
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Augusta County Launches Use of Pulsepoint App to Save Lives
Regional public safety agencies are asking for citizens to download the PulsePoint app to receive alerts about cardiac incidents in public locations. Bystanders can help nearby victims before professional help can arrive and significantly increase the chances of survival.
- 11/29/2023 5:00 PM
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 11/29/2023 4:30 PM
Public Hearings for Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in the Board Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 11/29/2023 9:30 AM
Augusta County Designated Drought Disaster Area by USDA, Farmers Eligible to Apply for Assistance
Augusta County farmers affected by the drought are eligible to apply for Farm Service Agency (FSA) assistance, including emergency loans, to help mitigate the challenges posed by the ongoing drought. Contact the FSA office at 540-248-6218.
- 11/13/2023 3:30 PM
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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, December 7, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 11/09/2023 2:42 PM
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Augusta County Lifts Burn Ban
Update 12/13/23: The Board of Supervisors have lifted the burn ban effective December 13, 2023.
- 10/26/2023 5:00 PM
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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, November 8, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 10/20/2023 11:30 AM
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Augusta County Announces Opening of Crimora Park South River Access
Join us in celebrating the grand opening of Crimora Park's South River access site on November 2, 2023, at 11 am.
- 10/18/2023 11:59 AM
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Augusta County Seeks Public Feedback on Fire-Rescue Services
The county asks residents to participate in survey about fire-rescue services as part of the development of the Fire-Rescue strategic plan.
- 10/17/2023 2:30 PM
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Augusta County to Host Community Input Meetings for Comprehensive Plan
Augusta County will host five in-person, community input meetings in November to hear citizen comments, questions, and ideas for the future of Augusta County as part of an update to the county’s comprehensive plan.
- 10/13/2023 9:30 AM
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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, November 2, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 10/04/2023 11:30 AM
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Updated: Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
There are updates to the scheduled public hearings that the Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct, 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 5, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 10/02/2023 8:30 AM
Community Awareness
Cyber Security Month - Keeping Safe Online
For #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth, take some simple steps to protect you and your family's online safety.
- 09/28/2023 2:30 PM
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Augusta County Finance receives GFOA's FY24 Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
The finance department has received a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association, an achievement and reflection of commitment to meet the highest principles of governmental budgeting.
- 09/21/2023 4:12 PM
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Voting in the November 7, 2023 Election
The General Election is on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Make sure you are registered and learn about the three ways you can cast your vote.
- 09/15/2023 3:00 PM
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Update: Crimora Park Lower Level Partially Open
The lower level of Crimora Park is partially open to the public for recreational access to the South River.
