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Changes in Evaluation of Tax Relief for Elderly or Disabled Applications

Changes have been made to the way retirement accounts and net worth are evaluated for the Tax Relief for Elderly or Disabled (TRE) program. Individuals who previously did not qualify for TRE due to net worth are encouraged to reapply.

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Verona Solid Waste Site Temporary Closure

The Verona waste convenience site will be closed from Tuesday, February 18 - Thursday, February 20, 2025, for scheduled maintenance. The Verona site will reopen on Saturday, February 22. All convenience sites and the landfill will remain open on Monday, February 17 for Washington/Presidents Day.

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Augusta County 2024 Highlights

Augusta County departments took a moment to reflect on some of the accomplishments and milestones reached in 2024.

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County-wide Projects Update

Augusta's county-wide projects are progressing. Here is a round-up of updates on some of our largest projects.

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Dog License One-Year Renewals Due January 31

Renewals for Augusta County one-year dog tags are due every year on January 31.

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Public Hearings for Planning Commission

The Augusta County Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings at 7 pm, Tuesday, February 11, 2025, in the Board Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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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 6, 2025, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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Tree Recycling Available

Recycle your Christmas tree at the Regional Landfill or selected County collection sites.

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Rescheduled: Community Meeting to Review Augusta County Reassessment Process

Updated 1/9/2025: The community input meeting with the Commissioner of the Revenue to review Augusta County's reassessment process has been rescheduled for Monday, February 3. The meeting originally scheduled for January 6 was postponed due to inclement weather.

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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 2, 2025, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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SAW localities release a Request for Information for Opioid Abatement Services

The Community Action Partnership of Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro (CAPSAW) is requesting proposals from community groups and non-profit organizations interested in providing opioid abatement services which would align with funding guidelines. Information is due January 3, 2025.

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Employee Spotlight: Gail Peterson, Master Governmental Deputy Treasurer

Gail Peterson, Tax Supervisor for the Treasurer's Office, was recently recertified as Master Governmental Deputy Treasurer.

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Celebrating the Retirement of Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Jeffrey Hurst

Congratulations to Augusta County Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Jeffrey Hurst on his retirement after 25 years of service.

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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 5, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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Office on Youth brings Screenagers Project to Middle Schools, Community Screening of Screenagers Under the Influence

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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 7, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.

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Employee Spotlight: Quade Curry, IT Systems and ERP Analyst

Quade Curry, Augusta County's first Enterprise Resource Planning analyst, is Employee of the Month.

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Second Half Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due December 5

The second half of real estate taxes and personal property taxes are due on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

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Community Announcement: Collecting Donations for Flood Victims in Southwest Virginia and North Carolina

Augusta County is calling for donations of new items to send to flood victims in SW Virginia and North Carolina. The first and time-sensitive request calls for supplies to be flown on Oct 4-5. A semi-truck shipment of collected donations will follow.

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Sandbags Available to Augusta County Residents and Businesses

Augusta County is offering sand and sandbags to residents and businesses in anticipation of potential flooding as a result of Hurricane Helene. Residents who expect flooding may bring a shovel and fill bags.