Town of New Augusta

06/08/2026

***SIREN TEST***
Monday, June 8, 2026

There will be a siren test today, June 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM. This is only a test.

05/26/2026

**Tuesday, May 26, 2026**
Today is water cut off day.
Payment must be paid in full before
12:00pm to avoid disconnection of water & sewer services.

04/28/2026

Tuesday 4/28/26
Expect stormy weather to arrive tonight between 6pm through 2 am, be weather aware as some storms might come through on the severe side.

04/23/2026

***Reminder of the Town's Floodplain Ordinance***

NEW AUGUSTA, MISSISSIPPI
SUMMARY OF FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE

The Town of New Augusta issues floodplain permits for developments in the incorporated limits of New Augusta. There is no charge for these permits. If development is in a floodplain or floodway, according to current FEMA map, including new housing or new mobile homes, certificates must be provided prior to, during and after construction. The certificates must be completed by a licensed engineer or surveyor. For manufactured homes, tax registration is needed through Perry County Tax Assessor’s Office. Floodplain permits are issued through Town Hall. Any new construction or mobile home must notify Town Hall before building or installation of mobile home. This includes building where there was a previous structure or installing a mobile home where there was a previous mobile home.

04/06/2026

Racetrac, located at 200 Hwy 98 W, will have a grand opening on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 with store opening at 10:00 AM. Come out and support this new business.

03/25/2026

**Wednesday, March 25, 2026**
Today is water cut off day.
Payment must be paid in full before
12:00pm to avoid disconnection of water & sewer services.

03/18/2026

*Power outage Notice*
Thursday, March 19, 2026 2pm until 6 pm
Statement from Mississippi Power

Mississippi Power recently identified two utility poles with lightning damage along Hwy 98. These two poles need to be replaced immediately to maintain reliability in the area and to avoid a longer outage for customers. We worked with the company on a time to minimize disruption in the town. Crews will work to replace the damaged poles on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 2pm until 6 pm. The company understands that there is never a good time for a loss of service and appreciates customers’ patience as they work safely and quickly to resolve this issue.

03/16/2026

03/14/2026

The Town recently participated in March of the Mayors where we collected peanut butter for Extra Table food pantry. We would like to thank the following for their help with the donations:
Georgia Pacific, Perry County Schools, Hickory Grove Church of God and the residents of New Augusta. Pictured is Mayor Steve Spicer and Brittney Hall from Georgia Pacific.

02/24/2026

Deadline: February 27, 2026

The Town is participating in the 2026 March of the Mayors, a canned food drive to benefit Extra Table. New Augusta will be collecting 16 oz jars of peanut butter. Mayor Spicer is asking residents to help with this worthy cause. You may drop off any peanut butter at Town Hall, Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm, between January 30th and February 27th.