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- 06/21/2022 8:30 AM
Community AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity Development
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 06/08/2022 2:37 PM
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Juneteenth Day Observance - Monday June 20, 2022
Many offices at the Government Center will be closed on June 20, 2022, in observance of the Juneteenth Day holiday.
- 05/31/2022 3:00 PM
Community AwarenessTax Information
Real Estate Tax Reminder: Due Monday, June 6, 2022
Please pay the first half of real estate taxes by June 6 using convenient payment methods.
- 05/27/2022 1:33 PM
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Governor Youngkin Signs Legislation for Courthouse Referendum
Augusta County voters have the opportunity to decide the location of the Augusta County courthouse in a referendum in the November 8, 2022, election.
- 05/26/2022 9:32 AM
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Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center Trustees Hire Director
The Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center Trustees announce the selection of Alidia Vane as its new director.
- 05/17/2022 3:30 PM
Boards and CommissionsCommunity Development
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 04/22/2022 2:00 PM
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Augusta County Announces Grant Opportunities for Local Tourism-Related Businesses
Interested applicants will have until May 13 to submit their applications. Marketing campaigns, focused on boosting events, fairs, festivals, or other tourism destinations through advertising, design, printing, and promotions, are eligible to apply for up to $5,000.
- 04/22/2022 9:37 AM
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Augusta County announces Opening of Dooms Crossing Recreational Access to South River
On April 29, 2022, Augusta County will celebrate the grand opening of the Dooms Crossing – South River access point. This long-awaited river access, Augusta County’s first, is the culmination of years of collaboration between federal agencies, state partners, and local and regional businesses.
- 04/15/2022 8:30 AM
Community AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness Development
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 04/12/2022 5:02 PM
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Public Hearings for FY2023 Budget
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2022-2023 budget at their regular meeting on April 13, 2022, at 7 pm.
- 04/11/2022 11:16 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessFeatured StoriesPublic Safety
Augusta County recognizes Emergency Communications for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
For National Public Safety Communicators Week, we celebrate and thank our dispatchers in 9-1-1, those who are "rarely seen but always heard."
- 01/04/2022 12:00 PM
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Christmas Tree Recycling Available
Christmas tree recycling is available at the Regional Landfill and several County collection sites.
- 12/15/2021 11:00 AM
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Rapid COVID Tests Available for Free at Local Libraries
Augusta County Library, in partnership with the Virginia Department of Health, is offering free, rapid at-home COVID test kits available for pick-up while supplies last.
- 12/09/2021 2:29 PM
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors Approves Redistricting Map
The Board of Supervisors approved new magisterial district boundaries for Augusta County at their meeting on December 8, 2021.
- 11/12/2021 3:30 PM
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Redistricting Feedback Requested by November 17 for Public Hearing
If you would like to provide redistricting feedback in time for the public hearing scheduled for November 22, the deadline for commentary is Wednesday, November 17.
- 10/30/2021 9:00 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 4, 2021, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 10/15/2021 8:43 AM
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Service Changes for Animal Control and Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center
Due to staffing transition, Augusta County must make temporary changes to animal control services. Beginning on October 8, animal control will respond to calls Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm.
- 10/04/2021 7:30 AM
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Increased Value of Some Vehicles for 2021
Used vehicle values have increased since the demand for used cars outweighs the supply in our current economy. Some may see that assessments have risen as a result.
- 09/28/2021 12:10 PM
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Report Your Access to Broadband
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey to verify whether or not your home or business has broadband access. https://allpointsbroadband.com/augusta/
- 09/20/2021 10:00 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, October 7, 2021, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.