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Waynesboro invited into Augusta County Courthouse discussion: Why?

Chris Graham

waynesboro2editsThe news this week that the Augusta County Board of Supervisors has decided to continue to engage Staunton in talks about the future of the Augusta County Courthouse included a curious sidebar: a desire to engage Waynesboro in the talks.

What interest Waynesboro would have in the discussion is beyond what seems reasonable at first glance.

Waynesboro spent millions renovating its courthouse a decade ago, and it wouldn’t seem to make any sense to move court business 30 minutes across the county to Downtown Staunton.

There are a number of ways the three local governments can cooperate, coordinate, et cetera, but this doesn’t fit the bill.

– Column by Chris Graham

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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 Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].