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- 02/14/2024 8:30 AM
Community AwarenessPublic Safety
4pm Burning Law in Effect February 15
The 4pm Burning Law bans open air burning prior to 4pm and includes common activities such as bonfires, firepits, and leaf burning.
- 02/13/2024 12:33 PM
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Applications Accepted for Board of Equalization
Augusta County is looking for county residents to serve on the Board of Equalization and is accepting applications online through March 1, 2024.
- 02/13/2024 10:30 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, March 7, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 01/22/2024 2:30 PM
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Public Safety Agencies Ask Businesses to Register AEDs
Public safety agencies are requesting that businesses and organizations download the free app, or use the web site, aed.new, to locate and report public AEDs.
- 01/16/2024 6:55 AM
Press ReleasesCommunity Awareness
Augusta County Government Center Will Open at Noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will open at noon on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
- 01/16/2024 6:55 AM
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Augusta County Government Center Will Open at 10am
Due to inclement weather, the Augusta County Government Center will open at 10am on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
- 01/12/2024 10:00 AM
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Shenandoah Valley Social Services Announces New Director, Sherry Bowman McClanahan
Shenandoah Valley Social Services (SVSS) has hired Sherry Bowman McClanahan to be the new director effective January 16, 2024.
- 01/10/2024 4:30 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, February 1, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 01/04/2024 3:53 PM
Community AwarenessTax Information
On-time Tax Payments and Delayed Mail Services
We continue to receive tax payments delayed by mail service. Payments postmarked on or before December 5, 2023, will be classified as on time and processed without late penalties or interest. On January 31, non-received payments will become delinquent and penalty and interest will be applied.
- 01/02/2024 9:00 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, January 9, 2024, in the Board Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 12/27/2023 8:30 AM
Community AwarenessFeatured StoriesTax Information
Augusta County Treasurer Jackie Nash Retires
After 25 years of service to Augusta County, Treasurer Jackie Nash retires on December 27, 2023.
- 12/22/2023 9:00 AM
Augusta County Commissioner of Revenue Jean Shrewsbury Retires
Jean Shrewsbury will retire as Commissioner of the Revenue on December 31, 2023, after 28 years of service to Augusta County.
- 12/15/2023 4:24 PM
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Augusta County Board of Supervisors Statement on Closing of Augusta Correctional Center
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors issued a statement in response to the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) announcement today regarding the closure of the Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville.
- 12/14/2023 3:30 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, January 4, 2024, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 12/12/2023 3:30 PM
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Augusta County Launches Use of Pulsepoint App to Save Lives
Regional public safety agencies are asking for citizens to download the PulsePoint app to receive alerts about cardiac incidents in public locations. Bystanders can help nearby victims before professional help can arrive and significantly increase the chances of survival.
- 12/01/2023 1:00 PM
Reminder: Second Half Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Due December 5
The second half of real estate taxes and personal property taxes are due on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
- 11/29/2023 5:00 PM
Public Hearing for Board of Supervisors
The Augusta County Board of Supervisors will conduct Public Hearings at the 7 p.m. meeting, Wednesday, December 13, 2023, in the Board Meeting Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 11/29/2023 4:30 PM
Public Hearings for Planning Commission
The Augusta County Planning Commission will conduct Public Hearings at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2023, in the Board Room, Augusta County Government Center, 18 Government Center Lane, Verona, Virginia.
- 11/29/2023 9:30 AM
Augusta County Designated Drought Disaster Area by USDA, 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. Contact the FSA office at 540-248-6218.