2026 Community Academy Cohort
Welcome to the 2026 Community Academy cohort!
This page will contain updated materials for each class as well as pertinent information for participants.
Contact: academy@co.augusta.va.us (anytime) and 540-245-5600 (from 8am-5pm)
Opportunities to Engage
2026 Overall Program Survey
Thank you for helping to improve the academy overall for future cohorts!
Class 7 - Oct 20
Thank you for providing feedback while the experience is still fresh in your mind.
Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 6 - Oct 6
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Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 5 - Sept 29
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Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 4 - Sept 15
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Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 3 - Sept 1
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Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 2 - Aug 18
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Feedback is confidential unless you identify yourself in comments.
Class 1 - Aug 4
Please provide any feedback you have. Thank you!
Email Reminders
Graduation: Wednesday, Oct 28, 7pm
Graduation! Oct 28, 7pm, Main Boardroom Government Center
Class #7 email reminder
Class 7: Tuesday, Oct 20
Class 6: Oct 6
Meet at the SAW Animal Shelter.
Class 5 Sept 29
Email for Class 5 on Sept 29.
Class 4: Sept 15
Email for Class 3: Sept 1
Email for Class 2: Aug 18
Information for Class 2
Email for Class 1: Tuesday, Aug 4
General information, guidelines, and forms to sign and return.
Important Dates
Graduation - Main Board Room, Government Center
7pm in the Main Board Room at the Government Center
Class 7 - Smith West @ Government Center
Class 6 - Animal Welfare, Community Partners
Class 4 - Burn Building, Middle River Regional Jail
Class 3 - Middle River Wastewater Treatment Facility
Presentation for Class 3 (including Augusta Water, Augusta Regional Landfill, Electoral Board, Emergency Management)
Emergency Communications / 911 handout