Press Release
Hurricane Helene Rains Prompt Sandbag Availability in Augusta County for Residents and Businesses
Residents must bring their own shovel and are encouraged to only take what is needed so that all residents may have access to the available supplies. Residents may fill bags at any time (access to the sand is 24/7).
POW/MIA Recognition Day
In honor and remembrance of the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who are or were prisoners of war or reported missing in action.
Tuesday: Flags at Half-Staff in Memory of Hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin
Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s body was discovered on August 31st by Israeli forces in a tunnel beneath the Gaza city of Rafah after he was held hostage by Hamas terrorists following the attack on October 7th, 2023.
Virginia Under State of Emergency in Prep for Tropical Storm Debby
Recommendations for Virginians to prepare for possible flooding, high winds, power outages, and other weather-related emergencies.
Flags at Half-Staff Wednesday for Peace Officers’ Memorial Day
Honoring the law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty
Sunday: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
Recognizing the 15 Virginia firefighters being honored at the National Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial.
Universal Pictures’ Pharrell Williams Project to Film in Virginia
An upcoming untitled Pharrell Williams feature film from Universal Pictures will film throughout Central and Coastal Virginia this spring and summer.
Flags at Half-Staff Monday in Memory of Marion Mayor David P. Helms
Flags to be lowered at sunrise on Monday, March 25, 2024, and remain at half-staff until sunset.
Augusta County Board of Supervisors Declares Local State of Emergency Due to Wildfires
The combination of gusty winds and dry conditions has caused multiple wildfires throughout the county.
Augusta County: 2024 Real Estate Reassessment Notices Mailed
If property owners think the reassessed value is incorrect, they may appeal their assessments informally in person or by mail, email, Zoom, or phone.
