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Posted on: December 8, 2023

Heller Named New Human Resources Director for Goochland County

Mr. Heller Headshot

Goochland County is excited to name Cliff Heller as the new Director of Human Resources. 

Mr. Heller comes to Goochland County with a distinguished 35-year progressive career in the field of human resources and management. His experience spans var...

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Administration
Posted on: December 5, 2023

Update on TC Energy Conducting Maintenance Activity at Their Compressor Station in Eastern Goochland

TC Energy Conducting Maintenance Activity at Their Compressor Station in Eastern Goochland - 12-7-23

December 7th Update on TC Energy's Maintenance Activity in eastern Goochland.  TC Energy informed Goochland County that they would be conducting unscheduled maintenance activity at their natural gas compressor station in Eastern Goochlan...

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Administration
Posted on: November 30, 2023

Goochland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

Animal Shelter Volunteer Appreciation 2023

Volunteers are an integral part of any community; their involvement supports programs that provide vital services. Recently, the Goochland County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center held an event to show appreciation for their volunteers. These dedicated i...

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Administration
Posted on: November 27, 2023

Customer Service Center Staff Receive International Code Council Permit Technician Certifications

CD STAFF WITH CERTS

Following a lengthy training and examination process, Goochland County’s Customer Service Center staff have all received their certifications as International Code Council Permit Technicians.

Customer Service Center staff, representing Building In...

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Administration
Posted on: November 1, 2023

Save Money Shopping Local in Goochland with Open Rewards

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Goochland County residents and visitors can now save money while supporting small businesses with the new Open Rewards program. Launched as a partnership between Goochland County Economic Development, Goochland County Economic Development Authority, and t...

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Administration
Posted on: October 10, 2023

Goochland County Announces New Director of Parks and Recreation

Goochland County -  New Director of Parks and Recreation

Goochland County is excited to announce Tom Cocke has been selected as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. 

Cocke joins the County with 10 years of experience in public, military, and university recreation settings. He most recently served a...

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Administration
Posted on: September 28, 2023

First On The Scene (FOTS) Training is Coming to a Goochland Fire-Rescue Station Near You

FREE First On The Scene Training Coming to a Fire-Rescue Station Near You

Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services is excited to announce FREE First on the Scene (FOTS) training will be coming to a fire-rescue station near you starting in October 2023.  The FOTS training is being brought to the Goochland Com...

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Posted on: October 6, 2023

Board of Supervisors Vote to Deny Centerville Small Area Plan

Board of Supervisors Vote to Deny the Centerville Small Area Plan

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the Centerville Small Area Plan during their October 4th public hearing. 

During the Wednesday night public hearing, Timmons Group presented a statistical analysis on the amendments received ...

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Posted on: October 3, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan October 4th Public Hearing Information

Centerville SAP Public Hearing Information - October 4 2023

The County finalized the Centerville Small Area Plan Report on Tuesday afternoon, October 3rd, 2023, and has released it publicly.  The full report, including the proposed amendments received during the online amendment period, is available at ww...

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Posted on: September 29, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Report to Be Shared During the October 4th Public Hearing

Centerville SAP Report and Public Hearing - October 4 2023

The Centerville Small Area Plan has been scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063...

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Posted on: September 20, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Public Hearing Scheduled for Wednesday, October 4th

Centerville SAP Public Hearing - October 4 2023

The Centerville Small Area Plan has been scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room (Room 250) of the Goochland County Administration Building located at 1800 Sandy Hook Road, Goochland, VA 23063...

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Posted on: September 5, 2023

Goochland Water Rescue Team Conducts Joint Training with Central Virginia Partners and Med Flight 1

Med-Flight Joint Water Rescue Training - Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad - August 29 2023 001

On the evening of Tuesday, August 29th, Goochland County Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services’ Water Rescue Team conducted a joint training with the Fluvanna Water Rescue Team, Powhatan Water Rescue Team, Charlottesville-Albemarle Rescue Squad Water Rescue ...

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Administration
Posted on: August 25, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Submissions Accepted Through September 15th

Centerville SAP - Reminder of Proposed Amendments Process - Aug 25, 2023

Goochland County is accepting proposed amendments to the Centerville Small Area Plan via an online submission form.  Developed after the Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the plan on August 7th, the online form allows residents, busi...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Administration
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Centerville Small Area Plan Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates Released

Centerville SAP - Proposed Amendment Process and Key Dates - Aug 11, 2023

At the August 7 Special Meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan to a special meeting to be held before December 22, with a specific date to be determined based on availability. ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Administration
Posted on: August 10, 2023

Spotlight On: Courthouse Village

Spotlight On - Courthouse Village

Between transportation projects, village planning, and economic development, a lot has been happening in the Courthouse area. In the video below, we explore how these three components are working together to meet the needs of residents now and into the fu...

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Administration
Posted on: August 8, 2023

Consideration of the Centerville Small Area Plan Has Been Deferred by the Board of Supervisors

Centerville SAP - Deferral Statement

At the August 7 Special Meeting, the Goochland County Board of Supervisors deferred consideration of the proposed Centerville Small Area Plan to a special meeting to be held before December 22, with a specific date to be determined based on availability. ...

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www.goochlandva.us/VillagePlans2022 Administration
Posted on: August 4, 2023

Board of Supervisors Adopts Revised Meeting Schedule for the Remainder of 2023

BOS Revised Meeting Schedule

The Goochland County Board of Supervisors at their August 1st, 2023 meeting adopted a resolution amending the Board of Supervisors’ 2023 meeting schedule.  The Revised Schedule reflects that afternoon meetings for September, October, November, an...

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Administration
Posted on: June 26, 2023

Ashland Road (Route 623) Divergent Diamond Interchange Funding Approved

Ashland Road (Rt. 623) DDI Funding Approved

Goochland County is pleased to share that the Divergent Diamond Interchange at Ashland Road (Route 623) is now officially fully funded through Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) Smart Scale program as part of VDOT’s Six Yea...

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Posted on: June 23, 2023

Change in Upcoming Public Hearing Notices

PUBLIC NOTICES (1)

The county’s notices about upcoming public hearings will start appearing in the Goochland Gazette a week later than they have in the past for both the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, due to a change in state law.  &...

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Administration
Posted on: February 18, 2023

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

Goochland County Animal Protection Investigates Allegations of Animal Neglect

Goochland County Animal Care, Adoption, and Protection on Saturday, February 18th, 2023 charged Byrd Rareshide, owner of The Byrd’s Nest Farm, with ten counts of cruelty to animals.  These charges are an outcome of an investigation into...

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