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- 02/03/2023 4:35 PM
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Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct a Public Hearing at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 01/06/2023 2:24 PM
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Augusta County Hires New Director of Community Development
Doug Wolfe has been selected as the County’s next Director of Community Development, starting on February 16, 2023.
- 12/02/2022 2:33 PM
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Reminder: Second Half Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due December 5
For 2022, the second half of real estate taxes and personal property taxes are due on Monday, December 5, 2022.
- 12/02/2022 8:00 AM
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Tree Recycling Available
Recycle your Christmas tree at the Regional Landfill or County collection sites.
- 11/30/2022 11:20 AM
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Augusta County Library Offers Outreach Services
In an effort to reduce gaps in access, the Library is offering outreach services to reach patrons where they are.
- 11/03/2022 5:12 PM
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Reassessment Firm to Start Property Visits
A team of appraisers from the Wampler-Eanes firm have started to inspect real estate parcels in the County, updating information and photos. Appraisers will wear identification cards and have magnetic signs on their vehicles identifying themselves as reassessment employees.
- 10/28/2022 9:15 AM
Virginia Fence Law Workshop November 17
The Augusta County Office of the Virginia Cooperative Extension is hosting a Virginia Fence Law Workshop on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the Smith Meeting Rooms at the Government Center.
- 10/20/2022 5:05 PM
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Vote in the November 8, 2022 General Election
Augusta County voters will decide where to build the new courthouse – in Verona near the Government Center or in downtown Staunton. Learn more about how to vote and about the courthouse referendum.
- 10/12/2022 12:43 PM
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Public Information Session: Augusta County Courthouse Referendum
A Public Information Session presenting information on the courthouse projects and referendum will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. The session will begin at 6:30 pm with a formal presentation starting at 7 pm.
- 09/26/2022 9:00 AM
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Personal Property Tax Bills, Assessed Value for 2022
Personal property tax bills are being prepared. Tax payment will be due on December 5, 2022. Many individuals will experience an increase in assessed value on vehicles for 2022.
- 09/21/2022 12:00 PM
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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, October 6, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 09/14/2022 12:43 PM
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Public Information Session: Augusta County Courthouse Referendum
A Public Information Session presenting information on the courthouse projects and referendum will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022. The session will begin at 6:30 pm with a formal presentation starting at 7 pm.
- 08/30/2022 4:07 PM
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Augusta County Library Celebrates Library Card Sign-up Month
Augusta County Library joins the American Library Association in celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month and encourages all to sign up for a library card in September. There will be activities and raffles throughout the month geared toward membership.
- 08/29/2022 4:34 PM
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Augusta County Clerk Receives Newly Restored Records
Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court R. Steven Landes announced that his office recently received eight important historic records back after extensive conservation work was completed on each record book. The documents include deed books, order books, will books and register of deaths ranging from
- 08/25/2022 12:00 PM
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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, September 1, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 08/11/2022 8:36 AM
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Augusta County Finance Department Receives GFOA Award for Excellence
The Finance Department has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association, the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.
- 06/30/2022 2:44 PM
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Augusta County Celebrates 32 Years in Verona
Augusta County moved to the Government Center in Verona in 1990 from scattered office locations throughout downtown Staunton. A masterplan developed in 1988 provided a path for a future-forward vision of the County and the emergence of its own unique identity.
- 06/28/2022 12:00 PM
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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, August 4, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 06/21/2022 8:30 AM
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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, July 7, 2022, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 06/08/2022 2:37 PM
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Juneteenth Day Observance - Monday June 20, 2022
Many offices at the Government Center will be closed on June 20, 2022, in observance of the Juneteenth Day holiday.