Augusta County residents get the chance to learn about how their government works with a new free Community Academy that begins this fall.

The six twice-monthly, three-hour sessions are scheduled from Sept. 16 to Nov. 25. Sessions will be held at the Augusta County Government Center in Verona as well as other nearby locations. Business

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The program is designed to encourage citizen engagement, promote a better understanding of local government and engender collaboration between residents and county staff.

Topics covered will include local courts, quality-of-life services, community development, public safety and the county budget.

Upon graduation, participants will be recognized as Augusta County ambassadors an

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