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The Winter/Spring edition of the Parks and Recreation Program Guide is now available!

The goal of Goochland County’s sign removal program is to control litter and enhance the community’s roadways by removing signs within the road right-of-way (ROW). In addition, this program furthers the county’s strategic goals of high-quality core services, especially public safety and community health as roadside signs can limit visibility creating potentially dangerous situations. 

Goochland County General Services staff are monitoring visible crossroads and corridors for prohibited signs. When identified, staff will contact the sign owner or organization listed on the sign, who will need to remove the sign within seven calendar days. Following that seven-day period, the sign will be removed and taken to the Central Convenience Center for another seven-day period, after which time, the sign will be disposed. Please note: sign owners will only be contacted when identifiable information is present on the sign.

For more information on this program, please visit www.goochlandva.us/littercontrol. To report a sign placed in the right-of-way, please contact Goochland County General Services at 804-556-5331.  

Goochland County announced the creation of the Historic Map Viewer during the April 1, 2025 Board of Supervisors meeting. This interactive map allows users to view maps of the County dating as far back as 1820.

This initiative is the result of a public-private partnership between the Goochland County Geographic Information System (GIS) Department and the Goochland County Historical Society.

The Historic Map Viewer enables users to overlay the current online digital mapping system with historic maps from 1820, 1863, 1880, 1919, and 1932 when county roads were taken over by the Virginia Department of highways.

The Historic Map Viewer can be found on the County’s website at: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/7a02b5e7baed41529e9b4e5abd4e62e1/.

Rabies is viral disease, primarily spread through bites and scratches from infected animals. Rabies can be fatal in humans if care is not received in a timely manner. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect you’ve been exposed to a rabid animal.

Tips to Protect Your Family & Pets from Rabies

Teach children to enjoy wild animals from afar. Adults and children should not attempt to touch or feed wildlife. If you see any unusual animal activity, report it to Goochland County Department of Animal Protection, keep your family and pets far away from the animal. Unusual animal activity includes difficulty breathing, excessive salivation, staggering, and aggression.

Help prevent the spread of rabies by ensuring your animals, both domestic and livestock, are up to date on their vaccines. By law, cats and dogs must be vaccinated against rabies.

If you see an injured or dead animal, do not touch it without gloves. Keep children and other animals away.

If your animal is in a fight or kills a wild animal, contact Goochland County Department of Animal Protection at 804-556-5302, and call your vet. Your pet may need to isolate.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF RABIES IN ANIMALS: 

Difficulty breathing

Excessive salivation

Staggering

Aggression

After any animal bite: 

If you are bitten by an animal, see your doctor immediately. Animal bites are prone to infection, and you may need rabies or tetanus vaccines. Report the bite to Goochland County Department of Animal Protection at 804-556-5302.

Bats and Rabies

If you find a bat in your house do not try to remove it yourself - try to trap it in a room and make sure all people and animals avoid the room. Call the Department of Wildlife Resources at 804-367-1000 to remove the bats safely.

If you find a bat in your house contact the Goochland Health Department at 804-556-5843 to see if a rabies vaccine is necessary. Bats have tiny teeth and their bites aren't always felt.

Stray Cats and Dogs

If you are feeding stray cats and/or dogs on your property, they are yours, even if they live outside. It is up to you to make sure they get vaccinated. If the animals are not wanted, you can call Goochland County Department of Animal Protection at 804-556-5302, or Department of Wildlife Resources at 804-367-1000 to have the animals removed.

Cats and dogs are most likely to bite when they feel threatened, do not touch unknown animals and provide them plenty of space.

Did you know that buying gas at a local gas station, directly benefits transportation projects in your community? These funds take the place of local tax dollars so they can be spent on other County priorities.

Goochland County Economic Development's tourism website encourages visitors to Explore Goochland!  

The website includes an events calendar, day trip itineraries, as well as a categorized business directory. Over the years, Goochland has become known for numerous attractions such as craft beverage makers, local shops, and outdoor recreational opportunities. The County has also received national recognition for hosting multiple events, television shows, and movies at various local venues. These existing amenities coupled with the natural beauty of the County, offer a unique experience for visitors to spend their time and money in Goochland County. 

Businesses and organizations are encouraged to visit www.exploregoochland.com to confirm their listings and submit events. For more information, please call Goochland County Economic Development at 804-556-5862.

Keep up with the latest news, updates, and events happening in Goochland by downloading the Goochland County app. Register to receive push notifications for alerts, events, and more. The app is free in the Google Play Store and Apple Store to download and easy to use.

Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.goochlandva.cpmobile&pli=1 

Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goochland-county/id1670702106 

Once downloaded, click the person icon located at the top right of the App home page. On this screen you can enter your contact information to personalize your app experience. This is not required to receive push notifications. 

To turn on alerts, click the wheel located next to the person icon. From here, you can select the type of notifications you would like to receive and if you would like to receive those notifications via email, text message, or through push notifications.

Register to receive notifications and alerts based on your interests and preferences! Alerts can be received via text and/or email. To register for alerts using the website, you will need to set up an account to select how you would like to get notifications and which notifications you would like to receive. 

The notification categories and methods can be found here: https://goochlandva.us/list.aspx 

Please note that a separate registration must be made for Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, or Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting agendas & packets. To register for those meeting agendas, public notices, packets, & minutes of those three Boards/Commissions, please visit https://goochlandva.us/634/Notifications-Enrollment.

Goochland County utilizes GovDeals to sell surplus items to the general public. All items listed for sale on GovDeals are sold on an "AS IS, WHERE IS" basis. 

To participate in the online auction, the user must first set up an account with GovDeals. Goochland County makes no warranty, guaranty, or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale.

Payment in full is due within 5 business days of the close of the auction. The winning bidder is responsible for timely pickup of the items, within 10 business days. The pickup and payment dates may be extended with prior approval. 

Click here to see a list of Goochland County items currently up for bid.  

GovDeals is an online marketplace for Government surplus.