AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Augusta leaders are holding the first of four workshops Thursday to address the city’s $21 million budget deficit .

The first workshop runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building, 535 Telfair St. The public can participate in the conversations about solving the budget shortfall.

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Three additional workshops are scheduled:

Monday from 9 to 11 a.m.

Nov. 6 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Nov. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m.

All workshops will be held in the commission chambers at the municipal building.

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