
Too many Waynesboro city government employees don’t make a living wage
Seventy-one Waynesboro city government employees, 30 of them full-time employees, are paid less than $15 per hour, according to data provided by the city to Augusta Free Press.

Seventy-one Waynesboro city government employees, 30 of them full-time employees, are paid less than $15 per hour, according to data provided by the city to Augusta Free Press.

Waynesboro City Council issued a proclamation Monday joining the Commonwealth of Virginia in recognizing May as Business Appreciation Month and identified May 9-13 as Economic Development Week.

Waynesboro Public Works will begin annual milling and paving work on Monday, May 16. Steps will be taken to notify residents and businesses prior to work beginning in their area.

Jennifer Sturm has been appointed director of elementary instruction for Waynesboro Public Schools.

The Verona Farmers Market this week will be offering fresh baked breads and goods, locally raised beef and pork products, hanging flower baskets, and beautiful plant starts to fill your garden.

Waynesboro city leaders had their first discussion in more than six months on the topic of animal control, revisiting a topic that was the subject of controversy last summer and into the fall.

In a battle of little Waynesboro versus the world, Waynesboro won. Basic City Beer Co., located at 1010 E. Main Street, picked up a massively significant award on Thursday in what is the largest international commercial beer competition – the 2022 World Beer Cup.

Waynesboro City Council will hear from City Manager Mike Hamp Monday with an update on proposed changes to the city animal control ordinance.

The City of Waynesboro has received a $20,000 grant from the Virginia Tourism Corp. for its Family-Friendly Waynesboro project.

Update: Friday, 9:01 a.m. The public hearing for a rezoning of 0 Stonewall Drive will be removed from the agenda for the Monday, May 9 meeting of Waynesboro City Council. The applicant has withdrawn the request for a rezoning of the site.
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