City administrator warns ‘the house is on fire’ as multiple factors drive deficit

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The City of Augusta faces a budget crisis nearly twice as severe as projected, with a shortfall rising from $11 million to $21 million.

City leaders had previously disclosed the $11 million deficit. The expanded shortfall stems from multiple sources.

The end of American Rescue Plan funding represents a $7 million hit to the general fund, eliminating a crucial revenue source the city had been relying on…

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