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Augusta County appoints interim county attorney

Chris Graham

augusta countyThe Augusta County Board of Supervisors announced the selection of James R. Benkahla as the interim county attorney.

As county attorney, Benkahla serves as the principal legal advisor to the Board of Supervisors and county administrator. In addition to supervising the activities of the county attorney’s office, Benkahla will provide legal support for the Board of Zoning Appeals, Planning Commission, and the Economic Development Authority.

Benkahla most recently served as legal counsel for Spotsylvania County for ten years.

Benkahla will replace Patrick Morgan who retired this past month. Benkahla will begin his duties on August 1, 2016.

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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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