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- 03/30/2022 2:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessFeatured StoriesPublic Safety
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.
- 03/29/2022 4:09 PM
Community AwarenessFeatured StoriesCommunity DevelopmentWater, Wastewater, Trash, Recycling
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.
- 03/28/2022 9:35 AM
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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.
- 03/24/2022 4:41 PM
Community AwarenessFeatured StoriesBoards and CommissionsCommunity Development
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.
- 03/17/2022 2:00 PM
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, April 7, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 02/25/2022 4:00 PM
Procurement SolicitationsCommunity AwarenessFeatured Stories
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 3:00 PM
Community AwarenessBoards and CommissionsCounty ProjectsCommunity Development
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.
- 02/23/2022 10:18 AM
Press ReleasesJob PostingsCommunity AwarenessFeatured StoriesBoards and CommissionsCommunity DevelopmentBusiness Development
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.
- 02/18/2022 11:30 AM
SAWMPO Open House to Discuss I-81 Exit 235 Improvements
The Staunton-Augusta-Waynesboro Metropolitan Planning Organization invites the public to an informational open house on I-81 Exit 235 and Route 256 study improvements Monday, March 7 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Blue Ridge Community College.
- 01/25/2022 10:43 AM
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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.
- 01/24/2022 12:01 PM
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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.
- 01/20/2022 4:00 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, March 3, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 01/20/2022 4:00 PM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessFeatured Stories
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.
- 01/13/2022 3:42 PM
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Augusta County Hires Fire Rescue Chief
Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Schacht has been named Augusta County Fire and Rescue Chief.
- 01/13/2022 11:42 AM
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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.
- 01/06/2022 10:46 AM
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Voting Precincts Survey Open for Feedback
The process of redistricting for voting precincts has begun. Please offer your commentary online.
- 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.
- 12/28/2021 9:00 AM
Community Awareness
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.
- 12/17/2021 11:35 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity AwarenessFeatured StoriesTax Information
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.
- 12/14/2021 4:21 PM
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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.