Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including the announcment of the new Chief Deputy Clerk, staff updates, and to introduce our Fall 2021 Interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Augusta County Circuit Court Chief Deputy Clerk Selected

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is very proud to announce that Gina Coffey has been selected to be Chief Deputy Clerk. Gina served as Interim Clerk and has served the citizens of Augusta County for over 30 years in numerous roles in the Clerk’s Office. The entire staff looks forward to working with her in this important role.

Read the Press Release Here

Staff Updates

   Earlier this month we said goodbye to Terry Grubb, our Administrative Assistant, at the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office. Terry has the been the face and voice of the Clerk's Office for two years, and we appreciate all her hard work. We wish her all the best as she takes time to spend more time with her family. We will miss you Terry!

   It was my honor to recognize Senior Deputy Clerk Suzanne Shifflett for 10 years of service to the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, and Deputy Clerk Becky Kimble with the August Clerk's Light Bulb Award for her suggestion of a citizens Probate Check List at our quarterly Clerk's Staff Meeting. Thank you and Congratulations Suzanne and Becky!

 

Honoring Former Clerk of Court

John B. Davis

   In early September we had the privilege of honoring former Clerk of Court John B. Davis by presenting Patrice Davis, Joe Davis, Andrew and Molly Davis with a Resolution of Appreciation from the Virginia Court Clerk's Association, and dedicating a Bench on the Courthouse portico in Loving Memory of John B. Davis from the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Staff.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Clerk’s Office Announces Fall Interns

   Adryanna Reyes and Dagon Wheeler have been named Clerk’s Interns for the Fall Semester. These two young people are the fourth set of students to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

Read the Press Release Here

Donate Today

Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.    If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee. P.O Box 12 Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is a portrait of William A. Burnett, who served as the 9th Clerk of Court from 1864-1899. He served for 34 years. Samuel Cline replaced him as the 10th Clerk for one year in 1870. This portrait is located in the courthouse Record Room on the first floor.

   This is the bench we dedicated recently to the honor and memory of the 15th Clerk of Court John B. Davis. This new addition is located on the portico of the Courthouse.

   This is the portrait of former Clerk of Circuit Court John B. Davis, the 15th Clerk of Court for Augusta County. This portrait is located in our Record Room of the first floor. Mr. Davis served for 32 years.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office. The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] 540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including staff awards and the search for historic records volunteers.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Staff Awards

   I presented the Clerk's Light Bulb Award for July to Deputy Clerk and Land Recorder Sandy Harris. Sandy suggested our office reach out to DuPont Community Credit Union to encourage them to e-Record land record documents rather than sending large packets once a month so that their member's documents could be recorded more quickly.

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk Seeks Historic Records Volunteers

   The Clerk’s Office is seeking citizens who are interested in volunteering at the Augusta County Courthouse to assist with the preservation and conservation of Augusta County’s significant historic records. The volunteers will work with Matthew Wingfield, Historic Records Assistant, who will also supervise and train the volunteers.

   Augusta County and the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office has some of the most significant historic records in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States. We need citizens who are willing to volunteer to assist our office in the important work to preserve and conserve the many records that are in dire need of attention now.

   The Clerk’s Office Historic Records Volunteer candidates must apply. Each volunteer applicant must complete and submit an application. Applications are available by calling the Clerk’s Office at (540) 245-5321 or stopping by the Augusta County Courthouse.

Read the Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   The Clerk's Office recently received these restored documents: Will Book No. 3(1761-1767), Order Book 24(1796-1799), Deed Book 29(1796-1798), and Marriage Register Colored 1888-1910.

Read the Press Release Here

   This is a portrait of Judge David Fultz, who served the Augusta County Circuit Court from 1869-1870. He also served as a Representative to the Virginia Constitutional Convention of 1850.

   This is the portrait of Hugh H. Kerr (1873-1932). Mr. Kerr served as Augusta County Commonwealth's Attorney for twenty-one years, and his portrait hangs in the Courthouse Jury Room.

   This is a portrait of Harry Burnett, who served as the 12th Clerk of Court from 1900-1948 - 48 years! This portrait is located in the courthouse Record Room on the first floor.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including my appointment to serve as the Co-Chairman of the Virginia Court Clerk's Association Legislative Committee, recent staff awards, and the dedication of the Augusta County Courthouse Virginia Highway Marker.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Virginia Court of Clerk's Association

   I was recently selected to serve as the Virginia Court Clerk’s Association (VCCA) Legislative Committee Co-Chairman. I will be one of 18 members of the Committee from across Virginia. In addition to this committee, I serve on the VCCA Public Relations Committee.

   It is an honor to be selected to serve as a Co-Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the Virginia Court Clerk’s Association. I look forward to utilizing my 24 years of service in the House of Delegates to assist the Offices of the Clerk of Circuit Court concerning both budgetary and legislative issues that come before the Virginia General Assembly each session.

Read the Press Release Here

Staff Awards

   Recently Lisa Eye, our Deputy Clerk in the Land Record Division, received our June Clerk's Light Bulb Award for the Brightest Suggestion for the past month. Lisa developed a design and layout for donated office cubicles in our Record Room, which provides a more efficient use of work space and providing services.

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our copy of the Proceedings of the Meeting of Freeholders of Augusta County held in Staunton on February 22, 1775. This meeting selected Augusta County's delegates to the Virginia Convention of March 20, 1775 in Richmond. Mr. Thomas Lewis and Captain Samuel McDowell were chosen as the Delegates.

   This is our Third Liberty Loan Campaign Flag from World War I and it is located in our Jury Room. The Third Liberty Loan Drive was from April 24 - May 9, 1918, with a goal to raise $3 Billion in war bonds. The three strips designate the third campaign.

   This is our First Officials of Augusta County Marble Marker at the Courthouse, which was donated by the Beverley Manor Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1901. These are the County's first officials on December 9, 1745.

   This is our 1901 Courthouse Lady Justice Statue on the top of the dome. She holds the scales of justice and a sword. Unlike the Rockingham County Courthouse Lady Justice she has no blindfold.

   On July 28th we dedicated and unveiled our Augusta County Courthouse Virginia Historical Highway Marker I 34 on the courthouse front lawn. Stop by and take a look at our new addition.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including recent staff awards. In addition, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Staff Awards

   Recently, Ranita Howdyshell, our Deputy Clerk, received our May Award for the Clerk's Light Bulb Award for the Brightest Suggestion for the past month. Ranita suggested that our online Secure Remote Access be provided to a partner agency so they could access important information on clients when working on Judgements. This will assist both our office and theirs.

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is a portrait of Virginia Supreme Court Justice George M. Cochran we have in our Historic Courtroom A on the back wall. Justice Cochran served for many years on the Supreme Court, but also in both the House of Delegates and Virginia Senate before that. A smaller version of this portrait hangs in the Supreme Court Chamber in Richmond.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is a portrait of John B. Baldwin (1820-1873) who served as the 30th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1865-1869, and represented Augusta County. The portrait hangs in our Historic Courtroom. Earlier we shared a photograph of the bust of Speaker Baldwin we have in our Jury Room.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our portrait of Edward Echols (1849-1914), who served in the Virginia House of Delegates, and Virginia Senate representing Staunton and Augusta County. Mr. Echols also served as the 18th Lieutenant Governor of Virginia from 1898-1902.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This week's photograph is the bell from the fourth Augusta County Court House opened in 1836. The bell is currently in our Jury Room of the fifth Augusta County Court House.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This week's photograph is our portrait of John Echols (1823-1896) located in Courtroom A. Mr. Echols represented Staunton and Augusta County in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1878-1881, and was a prominent attorney.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including introducing the office's summer interns and staff awards.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Augusta County Clerk's Office Announces Summer Interns

   Ramona Shelton and Ben Allen have been named Clerk’s Interns for the Summer. These two young people are the third set of students to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program. Our Office is very pleased to have both Ramona and Ben join the Clerk’s Office as our first Summer interns selected as part of our ongoing Clerk’s Office Internship Program. We look forward to having both students serving in the office this Summer.

   Ms. Shelton just completed her Sophomore year at the College of William and Mary and is majoring in International Relations and Economics. She lives in Staunton. Mr. Allen just completed his Freshman year at Stuarts Draft High School and is interested in law and politics. He lives in Fishersville.

Read Press Release Here

Staff Awards

   Sheila Price, our Deputy Clerk - Bookkeeper, received our April Award for the Clerk's Light Bulb Award for the Brightest Suggestion for the month. Sheila developed a way for us to digitally keep and authorize our Secure Remote Access Agreements rather than paper copies. This will cut down on costs, and be a more efficient way to maintain these records.

Memorial Day

   On this Memorial Day, please remember to honor America's fallen. These are the Memorial Plaques on the front of the Courthouse remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War I & II, the Korean & Vietnam Wars, and Iraq & Afghanistan Wars from Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro.

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This document is the newly uploaded Second Floor from the 1901 Plans for the Augusta County Court House. A copy of the plans were provided to us for our online Archive Portal by the Historic Staunton Foundation.

View More Plans Here

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This the marble bust of John Brown Baldwin (1820-1873) who served as the 30th Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1865-1869, and represented Augusta County. The bust was created by renowned Richmond sculptor Edward Virginius Valentine and is located in our Jury Room at the courthouse.

   This is our continuing Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the largest portrait we have in our Historic Courtroom A. This is Virginia Supreme Court Chief Justice Henry W. Holt, who also served as a Circuit Court Judge in Augusta County. A smaller copy of this portrait is also displayed in the Virginia Supreme Court Chambers in Richmond.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including the Historic Records Fund, and Online Archival Database.

   I would also like to announce that the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour has hit the one-year mark! Over the past year, this tour has showcased key areas of the Clerk's office along with their history and significance. Please enjoy the latest photos.

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office Establishes Historic Records Fund

   The Augusta County Court House Historic Records Fund, established by the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, will contribute to the preservation and conservation of some of the most significant historic records in Augusta County dating back to 1745.

   We are very excited to join in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge creating our new Augusta County Court House Historic Records Fund so that those who may be interested in contributing to the preservation and conservation of some of the most significant historic records in Augusta County that will benefit those interested in the history of both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to The Community Foundation.

P.O. Box 815, Staunton, VA 24402 or donate online using the link below.

Donate Here

Online Archival Database

   The Augusta County Clerk of Court is pleased to announce the creation of an online archival database housing many of Augusta’s more historic records. To make more of Augusta County’s significant historic records available in digital form online, the Clerk’s Office also announced the new historic record archive portal linked from the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s webpage. The new link is hosted by archive.org, a free online archive service. This new portal is being updated by the Clerk’s Office Historic Records Assistant with records as they are formatted digitally.

Visit Online Archival Database Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is week 48 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our fourth document for Women's History Month in March. This is from Marriage Bonds 1785-86 Volume 1 Augusta County. This the the bond for William Guy and Mary Craig. The top document Mary's Father, Alexander Craig, giving permission, and the second is the actual bond, which notes Patrick Henry as Governor in the 10th year of the Commonwealth.

   This is week 49 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is a 1784 Deed showing the use of Augusta County Seal in wax by Richard Madison, the Second Clerk of Augusta County, who served from 1778-1785.

    This is week 50 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is a land record for property in Augusta County signed by Governor Thomas Jefferson on December 23, 1779. You will notice the Virginia Seal in wax in the lower left hand corner.

   This is week 51 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the map marker of Augusta County's territory from 1738 - 1770, which was placed in front of the courthouse to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the County in 1988. Eight states were formed from the County - Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio, Kentucky and Michigan.

   This is week 52 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is an immigration document for Timothy Daily who was immigrating from Ireland to the United States. It was signed in 1855 by William A. Burnett, the 9th Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court, before he was elected the Clerk. This is one of many of the documents you can find on our new online Archive portal.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including the approval of the Augusta County Court House Highway Marker and recognition for Deputy Clerk Rebecca L. Kimble earning the Virginia Court Clerk’s Association Master Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Certification.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour.

Augusta County Court House Virginia Highway Marker Granted

   The Augusta County Court House application for a Virginia Historical Highway Marker was approved on March 18, by the Virginia Board of Historic Resources.

   We are very excited to announce that the Augusta County Court House has been recognized by the Virginia Board of Historic Resources as deserving to be granted a Virginia Historical Highway Marker. The current courthouse, built in 1901, is the fifth building to sit on this historic site in downtown Staunton. The county’s first courthouse was a log structure built in 1745.

   The Virginia Historical Highway Marker program documents facts, persons, events, and places prominently identified with the history of the nation, state, or region. The Department of Historic Resource’s purpose in erecting markers is to educate the public about Virginia’s history, not to honor, memorialize, or commemorate persons, events, or places. Because highway markers are not honorific in nature, they do not serve the same purpose as monuments, statues, memorial plaques, or war memorials. There are currently more than 2,500 markers located across the Commonwealth of Virginia. The program is among the oldest in the nation and began in 1927.

Read the Press Release Here

Staff Recognition

   Deputy Clerk Rebecca L. Kimble recently achieved the Virginia Court Clerk’s Association Master Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Certification in March. 

   Mrs. Kimble was hired full-time by former Clerk of Circuit Court Carol M. Brydge on February 1, 2018. She achieved her VCCA Master Deputy Circuit Court Clerk Certification on March 3, 2021.

Read the Press Release Here

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is week 44 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our last document to celebrate Black History Month in February. This week's photograph is in our Register of Cohabiting Colored Person and Register of Children to Parents Who Ceased Cohabiting 1866 Augusta Co. VA. This is a page from the children to parents who ceased cohabiting section.

   This is week 45 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. March is Women's History Month, for our first document for March this is the Register of Marriages 1854-1885 Augusta County.

   This is week 46 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our second document for Women's History Moth in March. This is a 1927 Grand Jury Indictment for a Misdemeanor Prohibition Violation by Anna Yancey. We just recently found a number of these Prohibition era Augusta County documents.

   This is week 47 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is our third document for Women's History Month in March. These are the M and N Pages from our recently restored Marriage Register 1865-1887 Colored Augusta County.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including the Augusta County Court House Historic Records Fund, the loss of former Clerk John B. Davis, and Deputy Clerk Gina Coffey's 30th Anniversary as a member of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office staff.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour.

Augusta County Clerk Establishes Historic Records Fund And Online Access

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge have partnered to create the Augusta County Court House Historic Records Fund. The Clerk’s Office also announced a new digital online historic record archive portal for Augusta County records.

   We are very excited to join in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge creating our new Augusta County Court House Historic Records Fund so that those who may be interested in contributing to the preservation and conservation of some of the most significant historic records in Augusta County that will benefit those interested in the history of both the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America.

Read the Press Release Here

In Memoriam

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office and the Augusta County Circuit Court morn the loss of John B. Davis, who faithfully served the citizens of Augusta County as the Clerk of Circuit Court from 1983 to 2015. Rest in Peace John Davis - 1951-2021.

30 Years of Service

   On February 1st we celebrated Deputy Clerk Gina Coffey's 30th Anniversary as a member of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office staff. We presented her with a 30 Year Service Certificate, and Augusta County Administrator Tim Fitzgerald presented her with an Augusta County Administrator's Challenge Coin for her years of service to the Citizens of Augusta County. Congratulations Gina!

Donate Today

   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

Donate Here

Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is week 41 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. To celebrate Black History Month this week's photograph are two pages showing marriage records from the Freedman's Bureau Record of Freedmen 1865-1868. We will be highlighting Augusta County African-American historic records this month.

   This is week 42 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. To celebrate Black History Month in February this week's photograph is the first page showing marriage records from the Marriage Register Colored 1865-1868, which was recently restored. The left page notes the pages missing from this document.

   This is week 43 of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. To continue to celebrate Black History Month in February this week's photograph is in our Register of Cohabiting Colored Person and Register of Children to Parents Who Ceased Cohabiting 1866 Augusta Co. VA.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including the Clerk's first annual report and introducing the office's spring semester interns.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour.

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk Issues First Annual Report

   Earlier this month, I issued the first annual Circuit Court Clerk’s Report for activities accomplished by the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office in 2020. In addition, to sharing this report with the public, the report has been provided to members of the Augusta County Board of Supervisors, Augusta County representatives in the Virginia General Assembly, and Circuit Court Judges conducting Court in Augusta County.

   The report highlights the activities and accomplishments for the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office, including the Augusta County Court House: Historic Records Short & Long Range Plan; the Clerk’s Internship Program; the formation of the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Advisory Committee, and details the number of improvements in the technology utilized by the Clerk’s Staff to provide better and more effective service to the citizens of Augusta County.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Clerk's Office Announces Spring Semester Interns

   Culley Hess and Avery Morrison have been named the Spring Semester Clerk’s Interns. These are the second set of students to be selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program.

   Our Office is pleased to have both Culley and Avery join the Clerk’s Office as the second set of interns selected for the Clerk’s Office Internship Program. We look forward to having both students serving in the office for the Spring Semester.

   Mr. Hess is a Senior at James Madison University majoring in Public Policy and Administration with a concentration in Public Management, and minor in Political Science. He lives in Harrisonburg. Ms. Morrison is a Junior at Stuart Hall School. She lives in Staunton. Both students are possibly interested in pursuing a career in law.

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office provides internship and mentorship opportunities to high school and college students. An internship is provided to those students who are interested in Virginia government, the Virginia Judicial System, or the law. The Clerk’s Office interns assist the Clerk’s Staff with numerous assignments and tasks.

Read Full Press Release Here

Community Survey for County Website Redesign

   Augusta County is in the beginning stages of updating the county website and would like to know about your experience with their current site and what you might like to see on a new site. 

   The survey closes on Monday, February 1, 2021. 

Click Here to Answer Survey

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P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

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Virtual Photograph Tour

 This is week thirty-six of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the vestibule outside the Judges' Chambers on the second floor of the courthouse. The door on the left is the entrance to an office that once was the Clerk's Office. This is week thirty-six of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the vestibule outside the Judges' Chambers on the second floor of the courthouse. The door on the left is the entrance to an office that once was the Clerk's Office.

   This is week thirty-seven of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the vestibule outside the Jury Room and Historic Courtroom on the second floor of the courthouse. You will note a vault to the left, that is now used as a janitor's closet.

   This is week thirty-eight of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the Furnace Room in the basement of the courthouse. This is our natural gas furnace, and you can see the original foundation wall to the left. The building was heated by a coal furnace up until the late 20th Century.

  This is week thirty-nine of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the Beverley Manor Grant Corner Stone, and plaque at the Court House. This stone and plaque at one time were in front of the portico along with a single flag pole.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website

Sincerely,

STEVE LANDES, CLERK Augusta County Circuit Court [email protected] Proven Experience and Trusted Service for Augusta County

 

Friends,

   I hope this email finds everyone doing well and staying safe. My focus this month is to provide updates from the Clerk's Office including upcoming changes to the Concealed Handgun Permit Training and a grant received.

   I have also included the latest photos from the Augusta County Courthouse virtual photograph tour.

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office will be closed on Thursday, December 24th and Friday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

   The Clerk's office will also be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year's Day.

Concealed Hangun Permit Training Must Be In-Person In 2021

   Beginning January 1, 2021, the training requirement to apply for a Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit must be in-person, and will no longer be allowed to be completed online.

   The 2020 Virginia General Assembly passed House Bill 264 and Senate Bill 263, which were signed into law by Governor Ralph Northam. The legislation changes Virginia Code §§ 18.2-308.02, and 18.2-308.06 and removes the option of the online training certification and requires that the training certification be in-person. This change takes effect January 1, 2021.I encourage citizens applying for a Concealed Handgun Permit to go to the Virginia State Police Website.

   New permit applications must be brought to each Clerk’s Office, but renewal permit applications may be mailed to the Clerk’s Offices, with the appropriate documentation and fee. In addition, each Clerk’s Office may be called for information regarding lost or destroyed permits, or for change of addresses, or to request a replacement permit.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Clerk's Historic Records Grant Approved

   My office received notification of the approval of a Virginia Circuit Court Records Preservation Program (CCRP) grant application for the conservation and preservation of four historically significant records in the amount of $12,598. The notification was received from the Library of Virginia, who administers the program.

   The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is extremely pleased to have been successful in once again obtaining a Circuit Court Records Preservation Program Grant so that these four important records can be preserved for future generations. I am committed to preserving and conserving Augusta County’s historic records during my tenure as Clerk.

Read the Press Release Here

Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Staff Celebrates Christmas All Year

   During this Christmas Season the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Staff selected children and seniors to support through the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program as part of the staff’s yearlong work to support charities and families in need for 2020.

   The Clerk’s Staff purchased gifts for 10 seniors and 3 children from the Salvation Army's Angel Tree program, which benefits members of our local community. Other charities the staff has supported throughout this year include donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Walk, provided meals and support for an Augusta County employee facing health challenges, aided with funeral expenses for a Craigsville family, and provided a Thanksgiving meal for a family in need.

Administering Oath to New Craigsville Town Council Members

   I had the honor of administering the oaths to two re-elected and one newly elected Craigsville Town Council Members. Cynthia Doyle and Harvey Sprouse are returning Members, and Brad Ingram is the newest Member.

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   Donate today to help cover the costs of this newsletter along with future campaign initiatives. Your contributions help keep Augusta County citizens and the Clerk's office connected.

   If you would like to mail your donation, please make checks payable to: Steve Landes for Clerk of Court Committee.

P.O Box 12

Verona, VA 24482

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Virtual Photograph Tour

   This is week thirty-two of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the Jury Room Restroom area, located between the Jury Room and the Clerk's Office. We offer coffee and water to our Jurors located in this area.

   This is week thirty-three of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is the Back Main Entrance to the Augusta County Court House. You will note on the left our brand new Virginia Historic Landmark, and National Register of Historic Places Designation Plaque.

   This is week thirty-four of our Augusta County Court House virtual photograph tour. This is a closer look at our brand new Virginia Historic Landmark and National Register of Historic Places Plaque made possible by two very generous donors. The Augusta County Court House was designated a Virginia Landmark and on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Thanks to the Augusta County Maintenance Staff for its installation.

Clerk of Court Contact Information

Please visit my website at stevelandes.com for the latest news regarding the Augusta County Clerk of Circuit Court Office.

The Honorable R. Steven Landes, Clerk

Augusta County Circuit Court

[email protected]

540-245-5321 Ext. 100

Augusta County Website