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- 09/25/2024 11:40 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessPublic Safety
Petco Love and Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center Encourage Communities to Be Good Neighbors and Help Lost Pets
For National Good Neighbor Day, Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center and Petco Love encourage pet owners to engage with their neighbors and to use the Love Lost data system to help reunite lost and found pets.
- 09/23/2024 2:30 PM
Fall Movie Night on Sept 28 Canceled
Due to the sustained rain this week as well as a forecast of rain ahead, movie night scheduled for Saturday, September 28, at 7pm has been canceled.
- 09/17/2024 4:30 PM
Community AwarenessVoting and Elections
Voting in the November 5, 2024 Election
Get voter-ready for the November 5, 2024, General Election by registering to vote and using one of the three convenient ways to cast your ballot.
- 09/09/2024 9:00 AM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
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 3, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 08/20/2024 4:30 PM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsPublic SafetyPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 08/12/2024 11:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, September 5, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 08/09/2024 12:40 PM
Community AwarenessParks & RecreationBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
New Meetings and Agenda Platform
Augusta County is using a new meeting management and agenda system for major meeting bodies to enhance the experience of county meetings by improving the accessibility and convenience for more residents, www.AugustaCountyVA.gov/meetings-agendas.
- 08/08/2024 1:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessRoad and Transportation NewsPublic Safety
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 Tropical Storm Debby. Residents who expect flooding may bring a shovel and fill bags.
- 08/01/2024 11:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsAgricultural Development
Augusta County Designated Drought Disaster Area, 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.
- 07/17/2024 10:00 AM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentAgricultural DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 07/16/2024 3:30 PM
Press ReleasesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 07/11/2024 9:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessParks & Recreation
Augusta County Library to Host Summer Reading Finale Celebrations
The Augusta County Library summer reading program, Adventure Begins at Your Library, will host their finale celebrations on July 20 from 11am-2pm at three library locations (Churchville, Fishersville, Stuarts Draft). Participants can choose between three adventure themes or go to all three!
- 06/28/2024 4:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCounty Projects
Contract for Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter Awarded to Harmon Construction
The construction contract for the new Staunton Augusta Waynesboro Animal Shelter (SAWAS) was awarded to Harman Construction.
- 06/18/2024 9:00 AM
Community AwarenessTax Information
Payments for First Half of Real Estate Due Friday, June 21
Real property tax payments are due on Friday, June 21. Please use one of the convenient payment methods provided.
- 06/15/2024 8:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearings for Board of Zoning Appeals
The Augusta County Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct Public Hearings at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 06/14/2024 8:30 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsPublic SafetyPublic Hearings / Community Input
Community Input on the Use of Opioid Settlement Funds for the SAW Region
A consulting team will present preliminary findings and recommendations for the use of opioid settlement funds at two town hall meetings July 16-17, 2024, which will both include an opportunity for public comment from residents of the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro region.
- 06/12/2024 5:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsWater, Wastewater, Trash, RecyclingBusiness Development
Augusta Regional Landfill Announces Increase in Tipping Fees Effective July 1
The Augusta Regional Landfill will be implementing an increase in tipping fees effective July 1, 2024.
- 06/06/2024 8:00 AM
Press ReleasesTax InformationBoards and CommissionsBusiness DevelopmentPublic Hearings / Community Input
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 06/05/2024 9:35 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessParks & RecreationBoards and Commissions
Augusta County Parks and Recreation Invites Community to Celebrate the Longest Day of Play
Parks and Recreation invites you to play at the Government Center on June 20, 2024, 3:30-7pm, during a free open house - join us for fun, music, games, and activities for the whole family!
- 06/04/2024 9:00 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCounty ProjectsPublic Hearings / Community Input
Board of Equalization Hearing Dates Set
Property owners or agents who wish to appeal to the Board of Equalization for adjustments to assessments should schedule a hearing online at https://calendly.com/augusta-boe/hearing no later than September 1, 2024.
