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Augusta County Fire-Rescue Hires Bryan Mace as Deputy Chief of Operations
Current Battalion Fire Chief Bryan Mace has been named the new Deputy Chief of Operations for Augusta County Fire-Rescue.
03/30/2022 2:00 PM
Augusta County to Host Annual Spring Clean-Up Event
Augusta County will hold its annual Spring Clean-Up event from Saturday, April 9 through Saturday, April 16, 2022. Safely dispose of large waste items, car tires, and appliances for free.
03/29/2022 4:09 PM
Augusta County Public Schools' Dr. Eric W. Bond named Region V Superintendent of the Year
Dr. Eric W. Bond, Superintendent of Augusta County Public Schools, has been named the Region V Superintendent of the Year.
03/28/2022 9:35 AM
Augusta County Launches New Survey Tool to Better Understand Community Concerns
Augusta County has launched a community survey – coming online or to a social media feed near you. (Confidentially) tell us what concerns you have about services and quality of life in the county.
03/24/2022 4:41 PM
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 7, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
03/17/2022 2:00 PM
Meet Senior Purchasing Assistant Elana Sorrell
Part of the larger finance team, Senior Purchasing Assistant, Elana Sorrell explains why having a clear procurement process is important to the county.
02/25/2022 4:00 PM
Board of Supervisors Finalizes Voting Precincts and Polling Places
The final voting precincts and polling places for Augusta County will be submitted to the Attorney General's office for certification.
02/25/2022 3:00 PM
Governor Youngkin Announces Amazon to Create 500 New Jobs in Augusta County
Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Amazon will launch a new 1 million-square-foot non-sortable fulfillment center in Augusta County.
02/23/2022 10:18 AM
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on February 9, 2022, to consider an ordinance revising voting precincts and polling places in Augusta County.
01/25/2022 10:43 AM
Patrick Lam Named New Emergency Management Coordinator
Patrick L. Lam has been appointed to the new role of Emergency Management Coordinator, a position that will focus on the prevention, preparation and mitigation of threats and plan for response to and recovery from major incidents and disasters.
01/24/2022 12:01 PM
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 3, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
01/20/2022 4:00 PM
Augusta County Hires Fire Rescue Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Schacht has been named Augusta County Fire and Rescue Chief.
01/13/2022 3:42 PM
Proposed Voting Precincts Map Ready for Review
The Augusta County Redistricting Committee has proposed changes to the county's voting precincts and is asking for your feedback. The Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed voting precincts and polling locations on February 9, 2022.
01/13/2022 11:42 AM
Voting Precincts Survey Open for Feedback
The process of redistricting for voting precincts has begun. Please offer your commentary online.
01/06/2022 10:46 AM
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 6, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
12/28/2021 9:00 AM
County Cigarette Retailers to Use New Stamps in 2022
Businesses that sell cigarettes will need to use the new dual stamp from the Blue Ridge Cigarette Tax Board and the State of Virginia. Beginning on January 1, 2022, cigarettes in Augusta County will be taxed at a rate of $0.15 per pack.
12/17/2021 11:35 AM
All Points Broadband Regional Project Receives $95 Million Grant for Fiber-to-the-Home Initiative
Augusta County, as part of a northern Shenandoah Valley regional project implemented by All Points Broadband, will receive fiber-to-the-home internet access to unserved areas of the county.
12/14/2021 4:21 PM
VEDA's Rising Start Award Presented to Rebekah Castle
The Virginia Economic Developers Association (VEDA) presented its Rising Star Award to Rebekah Castle, Director of Economic Development and Marketing for Augusta County. The VEDA Rising Star Award recognizes a VEDA member who has had a significant impact during a relatively short tenure.
12/10/2021 8:30 AM
Augusta County Works toward Courthouse Move to Verona
The Board of Supervisors will consider a proposed arrangement with the City of Staunton which ensures the city’s support of suggested General Assembly legislation authorizing the county to build a court facility in Verona.
11/30/2021 4:00 PM
New Fourth Redistricting Draft Ready for Public Comment
Planning staff used public feedback to create a new fourth option for a proposed redistricting map of magisterial district boundaries. Draft Plan 4 is ready for review and comment online.
11/24/2021 11:53 AM