Augusta commissioners to address $21 million budget deficit

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Augusta Commission members are expected to finalize the city’s budget for 2025-26 on Tuesday, but not before confronting a $21 million deficit that will require difficult decisions about taxes and services.

The shortfall stems from adding 120 new deputy positions, increased health care expenses and federal debt obligations…

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