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- 05/30/2023 4:34 PM
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Notice of Special Meeting of the Board of Supervisors
Pursuant to Virginia Code 15.2-1418, there will be a Special Meeting of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors on June 2, 2023, at 9 a.m.
- 05/30/2023 8:00 AM
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Public Hearings for Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 05/19/2023 3:11 PM
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“Leading is about building relationships.” – Garrett Nichols on his LEAD program experience
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Garrett Nichols, reflects on leadership and his experience at the Virginia Institute of Government’s Leading, Educating, and Developing (LEAD) program.
- 05/17/2023 8:30 AM
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National Nonprofit Petco Love Invests in Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center to Save and Improve the Lives of Pets in Augusta County and the Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro
Shenandoah Valley Animal Services Center will receive a $25,000 grant from national nonprofit Petco Love to provide critical spay and neuter surgeries for animals in Augusta County, Staunton, and Waynesboro.
- 05/16/2023 2:00 PM
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Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, May 24, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 05/08/2023 3:14 PM
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Augusta County Library to Host Blue Ridge Community College Presentation on JobStarter Program
Learn about Blue Ridge Community College’s JobStarter Advanced Manufacturing Program on Saturday, May 13 from 1 – 2 PM at the Fishersville Main Library.
- 04/27/2023 11:30 AM
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Augusta County Announces Grant Opportunities for Local Tourism-Related Businesses
“Marketing & Expanded Facilities Grant Program” provides funding for projects supporting tourism in Augusta County.
- 04/24/2023 1:00 PM
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Government Center Renovations Have Begun
Using ARPA funding, Augusta County started renovations to the Government Center that will expand space for personnel and future technology upgrades in the Emergency Communications Center (911) as well as improve the functional use of space for the Parks and Recreation department.
- 04/24/2023 10:00 AM
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Augusta County Library and The Neighbor Bridge, Inc. Celebrate Grand Opening of Little Free Food Pantry
The Little Free Food Pantry, located beside the Fishersville library, will provide non-perishable food to all members of the community and is accessible 24/7 for donations and pick-ups.
- 04/21/2023 3:30 PM
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Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 04/19/2023 7:55 PM
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Carolyn Bragg Appointed Interim South River Supervisor
Former Board of Supervisor member Carolyn Bragg has been appointed as the interim Supervisor for the South River district.
- 04/14/2023 5:05 PM
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Applications Received for Interim Supervisor South River
Augusta County administration received three applications for the interim position representing the South River district on the Board of Supervisors. The three applicants for the position are Carolyn Bragg, James Kindig, and Randall Wolf.
- 04/06/2023 5:08 PM
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Want to sign up to speak at a Board of Supervisors Meeting?
There are four (4) ways to sign up to speak before a Board meeting: two online methods, call, or email.
- 04/03/2023 2:30 PM
Fiscal Year 2024 Proposed Budget, Public Hearing, Feedback
The Budget Hearing is on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. The FY24 Proposed Budget and materials are available for review. Learn more about the budget and participate in the budget process.
- 03/30/2023 4:26 PM
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Augusta County Treasurer Rick Homes Retires
After 45 years with Augusta County and almost 20 of those years as Treasurer, Richard T. Homes retired on March 31, 2023.
- 03/24/2023 4:30 PM
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Apply to be Interim Supervisor South River District
Interested citizens from the South River District are encouraged to apply for the interim vacancy on the Board of Supervisors.
- 03/20/2023 5:37 PM
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South River District Board of Supervisor Steven Morelli Resigns
Augusta County Board of Supervisor for South River, Steven Morelli, submitted a notice of resignation on March 20, 2023.
- 03/17/2023 4:59 PM
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Augusta County Library Launches Community Survey
Please participate in the Augusta County Library's community survey to help us understand how to best serve the community. Please participate by March 31, 2023. Feedback from both library users and non-users is needed.
- 03/13/2023 2:53 PM
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Community Survey Reports Available
Reports for the ongoing and recurring Community Survey are available for viewing. The results include those for Q2 (March-June 2022), the Q2 Benchmark Report, and Q4 (July-December 2022).
- 02/15/2023 1:00 PM
Featured StoriesCommunity Development
Community Development Director John Wilkinson Retires
Community Development Director John Wilkinson retired on February 15, 2023, after 22 years of service with Augusta County.